How the Brain Prepares For Action
Researchers have identified the neural processes that occur milliseconds before we execute a series of skilled movements.... Read More...
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Measuring Speed of Mental Replay of Movies Gives Insight into Accessing Memories
Study reports people access fully detailed memories at different speeds and levels of detail, often accessing older information first. Findings could help developing treatments for those with PTSD, researchers say.... Read More...
How Sounds Going Through Our Ears Become the Words Going Through Our Brains
A new study reveals how the brain processes sound and how quickly neurons transition from processing the sound of speech to the language based words.... Read More...
How the Brain’s Grid System Maps Mental Spaces
An international team of researchers have been able to demonstrate, with electrophysiological evidence, the existence of grid-like activity in the human brain.... Read More...
Research Suggests Schizophrenia is an Extreme Version of a Common Personality Type
A neuroimaging study found highly schizotypal people have reduced brain responses to those without the personality trait. Researchers report schizophrenia, and other mental illnesses, may be thought of as extreme variants of specific personality types.... Read More...
Brainwaves Synchronize to the Speed of Talking, Influencing the Way We Hear Words
According to researchers, the speed at which a person speaks influences the way we hear and understand upcoming words. A new study reports our brain waves synchronize to speech rate, influencing how we hear and perceive words.... Read More...
Neural ‘Auto-Correct’ Feature We Use to Process Ambiguous Sounds Discovered
Researchers report the brain re-evaluates the interpretation of speech sounds the moment subsequent sounds are heard in order to update interpretations as necessary. ... Read More...
Learning While Sleeping? Our Capabilities May Be Limited
A new study MEG study reveals our ability to learn during slow wave sleep is limited. ... Read More...
New Brain Scanner Allows Patients to Move Freely For the First Time
Researchers have designed and developed a new MEG brain scanner that allows patients to move while undergoing neuroimaging evaluations.... Read More...
Alcohol Dampens Brain Waves Associated with Decision Making, But Not Motor Control
Researchers report drinking alcohol can impair brain waves associated with decision making, but not necessarily motor control.... Read More...
The ‘Loudness’ of Our Thoughts Affects How We Judge External Sounds
According to researchers, the 'loudness' of our internal thoughts influences how we perceive the volume of external sounds.... Read More...
How Babies’ Brains Process Touch Builds Foundations for Learning
University of Washington researchers report activity in the somatosensory cortex for both felt and observed touch demonstrates 7 month old babies can make a basic connection between self and others.... Read More...