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Featured Neuroscience

·February 8, 2016·4 min read

Past Experience Alters Brain Circuitry Responsible for Memory and Recognition

A new study sheds light on the internal workings of brain regions involved in recognizing and remembering objects.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 6, 2016·6 min read

Taser Shock Can Impair Memory and Ability to Process Information

A new study reports a shock from a stun gun can impair people's verbal learning, memory and ability to process information. The findings could have implications for the way the police interrogate suspects.

Featured Neuroscience

·October 6, 2015·5 min read

Revealing the Secrets of Individual Odor Preferences

A new study reveals why some people like odors others find repulsive.

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Featured Psychology

·September 12, 2015·3 min read

Sensitivity to Negative Events Heightened by Previous Traumatic Experiences

Study offers new clues about how the brain processes near-death scares and other traumatic autobiographical memories.

Featured Neurology

·August 25, 2015·6 min read

Omega 3 Supplements Do Not Slow Cognitive Decline, Study Reports

A new study reports the dietary supplement Omega 3 does not slow cognitive decline in older people, especially if they already have preexisting cognitive problems.

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Featured Psychology

·August 24, 2015·4 min read

The Bilingual Brain: How Language Helps Shape Our Ability to Process Information

Researchers look at the impact of bilingualism on information processing.

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Featured Psychology

·July 21, 2015·4 min read

Newborns Able to Process Language at Two Days Using First and Last Syllables to Recognize Words

According to a new study, newborn babies are able to process language as young as two days old by utilizing similar processes to adults.

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·July 21, 2015·2 min read

Computer Program Able to Recognize Hand Drawn Sketches Better Than Humans

A new computer program can identify drawn objects more successfully than humans can.

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Featured Genetics

·July 15, 2015·7 min read

Researchers Identify Gene Associated with Healthy Information Processing

A new study links a genetic mutation to information processing speed.

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Featured Neuroscience

·June 25, 2015·2 min read

What Happens in the Brain When We Think?

A new study questions standing theories on how the brain absorbs and processes information.

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Featured Neuroscience

·June 19, 2015·6 min read

Multiple Cortical Regions Work Together to Process Sensorimotor Information

According to new research, multiple cortical regions work together to process sensorimotor information, despite having predetermined specialized roles.