McMaster University Research Articles

How Musicians Communicate Non-Verbally During Performance

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 18, 2019

Fitting musicians with motion capture sensors and applying mathematical techniques, researchers discover how musicians communicate non-verbally while performing different pieces of music.... Read More...

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Your Postal Code May Influence Your Health

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2018

The area where you live may play a significant role in your risk for developing major diseases like cancer, diabetes or cardiovascular disease, a new study reports.... Read More...

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The Art of Storytelling: Why We Relate to Characters

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 13, 2018

A new neuroimaging study sheds light on how we relate to characters in stories. Researchers report, no matter how a story is relayed, brain networks associated with theory of mind are activated when participants associate with the protagonist. The study concludes our brains relate best to characters, no matter how the narrative is expressed.... Read More...

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Cannabis Does Not Increase Suicidal Behavior in Psychiatric Patients

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2018

A new study contradicts existing data, finding there is no significant link between cannabis use and suicidal behavior in people with mental health disorders.... Read More...

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Sweat So You Don’t Forget: Exercise Breaks Improve Learning

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2018

In adult students, taking a short exercise break during a lecture can help to improve learning and recall, researchers report.... Read More...

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Antibiotics Administered During Labor Delay Healthy Gut Bacteria in Babies

Neuroscience NewsNovember 28, 2017

A new study reveals antibiotics given to pregnant women with Group B Streptococcus during labor can affect a baby's development of gut bacteria.... Read More...

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High Intensity Exercise Boosts Memory

Neuroscience NewsNovember 22, 2017

Six weeks of high intensity exercise can significantly boost interference memory, a new study reports.... Read More...

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How Green Tea Extract Could Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2017

Researchers reveal a compound in green tea extract may help protect the brain against cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's by coating toxic oligomers.... Read More...

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Musical Mystery: Researchers Examine Science Behind Performer Movements

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2017

A new study reports on how musicians communicate during performance and anticipate each other's moves without saying a word.... Read More...

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Vision Keeps Maturing Until Mid Life

Neuroscience NewsMay 30, 2017

The visual cortex continues to develop into our 40s, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Probiotics May Help Improve Symptoms of Depression

Neuroscience NewsMay 27, 2017

According to researchers, probiotics can help relieve symptoms of depression, as well as be beneficial in helping to treat IBS.... Read More...

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Low Doses Penicillin in Early Life Induces Long Term Behavioral Changes

Neuroscience NewsApril 4, 2017

A new study reports penicillin when administered during pregnancy or during early years of life can result in long-term behavioral changes.... Read More...

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News

Study sheds light on the darker parts of our genetic heritages

Pioneering new study on dopamine and stress

Take a Warm Bath 1-2 hours Before Bedtime to Get Better Sleep

Neuroscience

Study sheds light on the darker parts of our genetic heritages

Pioneering new study on dopamine and stress

Take a Warm Bath 1-2 hours Before Bedtime to Get Better Sleep

Neurology

Lower childhood IQ linked to Alzheimer’s later in life

Astronauts less likely to faint on Earth if they exercise in space: Findings may help others with fainting issues

Study hints at why an aggressive form of brain cancer is hard to treat

AI

Electronic chip mimics the brain to make memories in a flash

Deep learning algorithm solves Rubik’s Cube faster than any human

Neuroscience and artificial intelligence can help improve each other

Robotics

3D printed prosthetic hand can guess how you play Rock, Paper, Scissors

Brain cells for 3D vision discovered

Psychology

Pioneering new study on dopamine and stress

Emotion-detection applications built on outdated science

Relationship between type of delivery and twins’ psychological development

McMaster University

How Musicians Communicate Non-Verbally During Performance

Your Postal Code May Influence Your Health

The Art of Storytelling: Why We Relate to Characters

Cannabis Does Not Increase Suicidal Behavior in Psychiatric Patients

Sweat So You Don’t Forget: Exercise Breaks Improve Learning

High Intensity Exercise Boosts Memory

How Green Tea Extract Could Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s

Musical Mystery: Researchers Examine Science Behind Performer Movements

Vision Keeps Maturing Until Mid Life

Probiotics May Help Improve Symptoms of Depression

Low Doses Penicillin in Early Life Induces Long Term Behavioral Changes