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Possible Marker Found to Predict Long Term Learning

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2018

Researchers have identified a possible neurological biomarker for long term learning. The brain wave biomarker could allow educators to attempt new educational techniques to improve long term learning by measuring the results via EEG testing.... Read More...

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Music Playschool Enhances Children’s Linguistic Skills

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

Incorporating musical lessons into preschool classes can significantly help to improve children's linguistic skills, researchers report.... Read More...

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Thorny Life of New Born Neurons

Neuroscience NewsJune 10, 2018

A new study reports repeated stimulation enlarges dendritic spines, enabling contact with existing neural networks. ... Read More...

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Maps Made of Nerve Cells

Neuroscience NewsJune 7, 2018

Researchers have created a new model that may help explain how the brain stores memories of tangible events. The new model explains how neural activity in the hippocampus can help map space, time and context in episodic memories.... Read More...

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Waves Move Across the Human Brain to Support Memory

Neuroscience NewsJune 7, 2018

Alpha and theta oscillations move rhythmically across the brain, reflecting neural activity propagating across the cortex to help form working memory, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Human Drug Addiction Behaviors Tied to Specific Impairments in 6 Brain Networks

Neuroscience NewsJune 6, 2018

A new study reports impairments in six brain networks are associated with addiction behaviors. The findings may pave the way for developing more targeted treatments for addiction.... Read More...

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Throw Like a Girl? No, He or She Hasn’t Been Taught

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2018

Researchers say many children, especially girls, aren't taught basic motor skills like throwing or running. The researchers are developing an improved movement curriculum to increase motor skill competence in preschool aged children.... Read More...

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This Is Your Brain Detecting Patterns

Neuroscience NewsMay 31, 2018

A new study reports our brains process pattern learning in a different way than probabilistic learning.... Read More...

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What Do Animals Want?

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2018

A new machine learning study reveals behavioral strategies in worms. The study, researchers say, may shed light on how humans make decisions.... Read More...

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Mongooses Inherit Behavior From Role Models Rather Than Parents

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2018

According to researchers, young mongoose learn their behavior from their 'escort' role models, not their genetic parents.... Read More...

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New Parts of the Brain Become Active After Students Learn Physics

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2018

A neuroimaging study reveals brain areas not commonly associated with science learning become active when people complete physics problems.... Read More...

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Early Life Obesity Impacts Children’s Learning and Memory

Neuroscience NewsMay 23, 2018

A new study reveals children who are either overweight or obese during the first two years of life may have problems with memory and learning at the age of 5. Researchers say IQ scored may be lower for higher weight children.... Read More...

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Psychology

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learning

Possible Marker Found to Predict Long Term Learning

Music Playschool Enhances Children’s Linguistic Skills

Thorny Life of New Born Neurons

Maps Made of Nerve Cells

Waves Move Across the Human Brain to Support Memory

Human Drug Addiction Behaviors Tied to Specific Impairments in 6 Brain Networks

Throw Like a Girl? No, He or She Hasn’t Been Taught

This Is Your Brain Detecting Patterns

What Do Animals Want?

New Parts of the Brain Become Active After Students Learn Physics

Early Life Obesity Impacts Children’s Learning and Memory