Scientists Detect Brain Network That Gives Humans Superior Reasoning Skills
Researchers report the frontoparietal network plays a key role in why humans have superior reasoning skills. ... Read More...
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Real Time Readout of Neurochemical Activity
Implanted engineered cells with fluorescent dyes which change color in response to dopamine and norepinephrine allows researchers to observe changes in neurosignalling in real time, a new study reports. ... Read More...
Better Cognition Seen with Gene Variant Carried by 1 in 5 People
Researchers discover a gene already associated with longevity also improves memory and learning. The findings could help develop new treatments for cognitive decline.... Read More...
Researchers Find Seeing Jesus in Toast Phenomenon Perfectly Normal
Researchers discover face pareidolia, a phenomenon where people 'see' faces on objects such as toast or in clouds, is based on physical causes.... Read More...
Patches of Cortical Layers Disrupted During Early Brain Development in Autism
A new study gives direct and clear new evidence that autism begins during pregnancy.... Read More...
EEG Study Suggests Brain Infers Structure and Rules of Tasks
EEG recordings help predict how people apply context and rules to learning new tasks.... Read More...
Musical Brain-Reading Sheds Light on Neural Processing of Music
Using fMRI neuroimaging, researchers pinpoint areas of the brain which are crucial for processing music.... Read More...
Researchers Map Brain Areas Vital to Understanding Language
Researchers discover the brain mechanisms which underlie discourse comprehension.... Read More...
Researchers Discover Idling Brain Activity in Severely Brain Injured Patients Who “Wake Up” After Using a Sleep Drug
Researchers discover a signature of brain activity in some severely brain injured patients, who regained some consciousness after using certain drug treatments.... Read More...
Brain Still Injured from Concussion After Symptoms Fade
Neuroimaging brain scans show evidence of brain abnormalities four months after a mild concussion occurs, researchers report.... Read More...
Unique Epigenomic Code Identified During Human Brain Development
A new study uncovers dynamic changes in the epigenome which occur during brain development.... Read More...
A Look Inside Children’s Minds
Using optical neuroimaging, researchers gain a better understanding of visual working memory in young children.... Read More...