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·December 21, 2018·4 min read

What if Consciousness is Just a Product of Our Non-Conscious Brain

Researchers explore consciousness and argue our conscious processes may be formed by efficient non-conscious brain systems.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·December 17, 2018·3 min read

Passive Exposure Alone Can Enhance the Learning of Foreign Speech Sounds

A new study reveals passive exposure to foreign speech sounds over the course of several consecutive days helps enhance discrimination abilities and language learning.

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·December 13, 2018·4 min read

Neanderthal Gene Gives Clues to Human Brain Evolution

Researchers report modern humans who carry particular Neanderthal DNA fragments have slightly less rounded heads. The findings shed light on the evolution of modern brain shape and function.

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·December 6, 2018·4 min read

Drawing is Better than Writing for Memory Retention

Researchers report older adults who take up drawing are better able to retain new information than those who write notes.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 29, 2018·5 min read

How Sounds Going Through Our Ears Become the Words Going Through Our Brains

A new study reveals how the brain processes sound and how quickly neurons transition from processing the sound of speech to the language based words.

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·November 28, 2018·3 min read

Wriggly, Giggle, Puffball: What Makes Some Words Funny?

Researchers identify the top ten funniest words in the English language and determine there are two main kinds of predictors for the funniness of the words; those related to the form and those related to the word's meaning.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·November 26, 2018·5 min read

Brain Responses to Language in Toddlers with ASD Linked to Altered Gene Expression

Researchers report differential brain responses to speech in toddlers with ASD is associated with widespread gene expression activity in blood leukocyte cells.

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·November 16, 2018·5 min read

Can Artificial Intelligence Help Abuse Victims Disclose Traumatic Testimony?

A new deep learning algorithm may help children affected by abuse to disclose information about their experiences.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·November 15, 2018·4 min read

Neuroimaging Study Challenges Dominant Theoretical Model of ASD

A new study reports short distance connectivity abnormalities may be involved in social cognitive deficits in those with ASD.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·November 14, 2018·2 min read

Real Time MRI Shows How Beatboxers Produce Sound

A new study uses real time MRI data to observe the vocal tracts of beatboxers before they produce a sound to see if the movements are different from speech.