How a Nap Can Enhance False Memories in One Half of the Brain
Napping influences memory in the right hemisphere of the brain, inducing false memories in a word recall test, researchers report. ... Read More...
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Brain Impairments in Preterm Infants May Begin in the Womb
According to researchers, even before a preterm infant is born, they may have alterations in the brain's neural networks that could contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders.... Read More...
Whistled Turkish Helps Debunk Theory of Left Hemisphere Dominance in Language Processing
According to a new study, the left hemisphere of the brain is not dominant in the perception of all languages.... Read More...
In Dyslexia, Less Brain Tissue Not to Blame for Reading Difficulties
Researchers claim less gray matter in the brains of those with dyslexia is a consequence of poorer reading experiences and not the root cause of the disorder. ... Read More...
Human Brains Share a Consistent Genetic Blueprint and Possess Enormous Biochemical Complexity
Scientists at the Allen Institute for Brain Science reported that human brains share a consistent genetic blueprint and possess enormous biochemical complexity. The findings stem from the first deep and large-scale analysis of the vast data set publicly available in the Allen Human Brain Atlas.... Read More...
Math Ability Requires Crosstalk in the Brain
A new study finds strength of communication between the left and right brain hemispheres predicts performance on basic arithmetic problems. Findings shed light on the neural basis of human math abilities and suggest a possible route to aiding those who suffer from dyscalculia - an inability to understand and manipulate numbers.... Read More...
Scientists Search for Source of Creativity
It takes two to tango. Two hemispheres of your brain, that is.USC researchers are working to pin down the exact source of creativity in the brain and have f... Read More...