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‘Residual Echo’ of Ancient Humans in Scans May Hold Clues to Mental Disorders

Neuroscience NewsJuly 26, 2017

A new study in Scientific Reports finds evidence from MRI scans suggests Neanderthal derived genetic variations affect how the brains of modern humans work. Findings may shed light on specific deficits seen in ASD and schizophrenia, researchers believe.... Read More...

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Older People More Easily Distracted than the Young

Neuroscience NewsAugust 14, 2015

A new study reports we tend to be more easily distracted as we age.... Read More...

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Method of Recording Brain Activity Could Lead to Mind Reading Devices

Neuroscience NewsOctober 16, 2013

Researchers collect the first solid evidence that the pattern of brain activity seen when someone performs mathematical exercises under controlled conditions is similar to those seen when a person engages in quantitative thought in the course of their daily lives. ... Read More...

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Older Adult Clumsiness Linked to Brain Changes

Neuroscience NewsJune 4, 2013

Researchers suggest increased clumsiness in older adults might be caused by changes in the mental frame of reference used to visualize nearby objects.... Read More...

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USC Study Locates Source of Key Brain Function Involved in Scene Facilitation Effect

Neuroscience NewsJune 1, 2011

Scientists at the University of Southern California have pinned down the region of the brain responsible for a key survival trait: our ability to comprehend a s... Read More...

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‘Residual Echo’ of Ancient Humans in Scans May Hold Clues to Mental Disorders

Older People More Easily Distracted than the Young

Method of Recording Brain Activity Could Lead to Mind Reading Devices

Older Adult Clumsiness Linked to Brain Changes

USC Study Locates Source of Key Brain Function Involved in Scene Facilitation Effect