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·February 15, 2021·4 min read

Oxygen Deficit Makes Nerve Cells Grow

Mentally and physically demanding tasks trigger functional hypoxia across the brain. This oxygen shortage activates Epo, which stimulates the growth of new neurons and synapses.

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·February 12, 2021·4 min read

Changing the Connection Between the Hemispheres Affects Speech Perception

Using HD-TACS brain stimulation, researchers influenced the integration of speech sounds by changing the balancing processes between the two brain hemispheres.

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·January 11, 2021·1 min read

A Workflow Algorithm to Predict Psychosis

Study shows a combination of human and artificial intelligence optimizes the prediction of mental health problems, including psychosis.

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·January 11, 2021·4 min read

We Wouldn’t Be Able to Control Super Intelligent Machines

Using theoretical calculations, computer scientists show it would be fundamentally impossible for humans to control a super-intelligent AI.

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·January 2, 2021·4 min read

Tracing the Many Paths of Vision

Study supports the theory that highly specialized neurons in the brain are key to translating diverse visual stimuli into behavior.

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·December 8, 2020·4 min read

Researchers Share Database for Studying Individual Differences in Language Skills

A new dataset is available for researchers to investigate individual differences in adult language learning.

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·December 2, 2020·4 min read

What Social Distancing Does to a Brain

Researchers report alterations in specific genes are associated with time in social isolation.

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·October 19, 2020·3 min read

What Lies Between Grey and White in the Brain

Researchers have succeeded in making superficial white matter visible in a living human brain.

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·September 28, 2020·4 min read

Evolutionary and Heritable Axes Shape Our Brain

Researchers have deciphered two axes along which the human brain is organized. The axes are mainly determined by genetic factors.

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·September 4, 2020·5 min read

The Length of the Neurogenic Period Is a Key Determinant for Brain Size

During pregnancy, the maternal environment has a dominant influence on the length of the neurogenic period and the number of upper-layer neurons produced. The study reveals a link between the maternal environment and embryonic cortical neurogenesis in-vitro.

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·August 28, 2020·3 min read

Risk of Dementia Has Been Rising for Years – Instead of Falling

The risk of men and women being diagnosed with cognitive decline and dementia has increased in the U.S over the past 20 years.

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·August 17, 2020·3 min read

Using Personal Frequency to Control Brain Activity

Using transcranial alternating current stimulation, researchers were able to influence the activity of specific brain areas and manipulate the abilities processed by them. Findings suggest tACS could be used to improve, direct, and attenuate the flow of information in the brain.