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FeaturedPsychology·May 26, 2015·3 min readBabies are Able to Learn Abstract Relations Before They can SpeakAccording to a new study, analogical learning processes are present in prelinguistic babies.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 22, 2015·3 min readPain Response Shaped by Subconscious LearningA new study reports people can be conditioned to associate images with certain pain responses.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 18, 2015·4 min readNew Math Model Shows How Neural Networks Create MemoriesResearchers develop a new mathematical model to help better understand how the brain forms, and loses, memories.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 5, 2015·4 min readHow the Brain Separates Our Ability to Talk and WriteResearchers find it is possible to damage the speaking part of the brain but leave the writing part unaffected.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 30, 2015·2 min readResearch Aims to Accelerate Memory Function for Skill LearningNew research to investigate the role of neural replay in memory formation and recall.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 29, 2015·4 min readResearchers Discover Brain Circuitry Responsible for Encoding Positive and Negative Learned AssociationsResearchers identify neural circuitry responsible for fear and reward learning in mice.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·April 25, 2015·3 min readReading to Children Promotes Brain DevelopmentResearchers provide evidence that reading to young children is associated with brain activity supporting early reading skills.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 24, 2015·3 min readThinking on Your FeetA new study reports students engage better in classroom activities when standing up.Read More
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