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·April 19, 2012·2 min read

Researcher Says Distinct God Spot in the Brain Does Not Exist

Study shows religious participation and spirituality processed in different cerebral regions. Scientists have speculated that the human brain features a...

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·August 24, 2012·3 min read

Researchers Discover New Non-Invasive Method for Diagnosing Epilepsy

Researchers published a study outlining how a new type of non-invasive brain scan taken immediately after a seizure gives additional insight into possible causes and treatments for epilepsy patients.

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·June 25, 2013·4 min read

Past Brain Activation Revealed in Scans

Spontaneous waves neuronal activity bear imprints of earlier events for at least 24 hours after the experience has taken place, a new study finds.

The image shows an MRI with damage to the frontal lobe.

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·October 17, 2013·3 min read

Brain Scans Show Unusual Activity in Retired NFL Players

A neuroimaging study finds profound brain activity abnormalities in a group of retired NFL players.

This is a brain scan which shows the differences in brain development.

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·November 26, 2013·5 min read

Brain Imaging Differences in Infants at Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s

Infants who carry a gene associated with an increased rick for Alzheimer's disease have differences in brain development compared to those who do not carry the gene, a new study reports.

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·February 11, 2014·3 min read

Scientists Identify Gene Linking Brain Structure to Intelligence

Researchers believe they have identified a gene which links the thickness of gray matter in the brain to intelligence.

This is an MRI scan of the brain with the hippocampus located with a cross hair.

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·March 10, 2014·3 min read

Outside the Body Our Memories Fail Us

Researchers demonstrate the close relationship between body perception and our ability to store new memories.

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·March 21, 2014·4 min read

Genetic Factor Contributes to Forgetfulness

Researchers discover a connection between lapses in memory and the DRD2 gene.

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·September 25, 2014·2 min read

The Seat of Consciousness

Researchers report the content of consciousness is based in two different regions of the brain.

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·October 1, 2014·3 min read

What Happens in Our Brain When We Unlock a Door

A new neuroimaging study examines the brain networks which control the use of tools and other utensils.

This image shows brains as the feet of musical notes.

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·November 18, 2014·2 min read

Study Reports Musicians Show Advantages in Long Term Memory

Professional musicians might have the edge when it comes to long term memory, a new study reports.

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·January 14, 2015·4 min read

Combat Veterans’ Brains Reveal Hidden Damage from IED Blasts

Researchers report they may have discovered the signature of blast neurotrauma.

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