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·April 6, 2017·5 min read

New Study of the Words “A” And “The” Sheds Light on Language Acquisition

Researchers suggest that while experience is important for early language acquisition, it does not account for all of a child's language facility.

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·April 1, 2017·5 min read

Stretching the Boundaries of Neural Implants

Researchers have developed a flexible neural fiber implant that can deliver both optical impulses for optogenetic stimulation and electrical stimulation. The new implant could help to restore function in those with spinal cord injury.

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·March 23, 2017·5 min read

Brain Circuit That Drives Pleasure Inducing Behavior Identified

Neurons in an area of the brain commonly associated with fear drive pleasure seeking behaviors, a new study reports.

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·March 3, 2017·6 min read

Tracking Dopamine in the Brain

A new sensor could help to reveal the role dopamine plays in learning and emotion.

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·March 1, 2017·5 min read

The Power of Perception: How Information Sources Affect Voters

People's opinions of political figures influence how plausible they believe the information they provide to be, even when the information is incorrect, a new study reports.

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·February 26, 2017·5 min read

Dietary Supplement Shows Promise In Treatment of Sleep Apnea

Researchers report Yohimbine, a dietary supplement derived from tree bark, shows potential in the treatment of sleep apnea, especially for those with anxiety disorders and high blood pressure.

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·February 7, 2017·4 min read

Sensor Traces Dopamine Released by Single Cells

New sensors that can monitor dopamine secretion in a single neuron could help researchers better understand how dopamine influences brain activity.

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·January 11, 2017·6 min read

A Glimpse Into the Workings of the Baby Brain

Visual preferences for faces and social scenes form within the first few months of life, a new study reports.

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·January 9, 2017·8 min read

Model Sheds Light on Purpose of Inhibitory Neurons

Researchers have developed a new computational model that could help shed light on the role of inhibitory neurons.

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Featured Neuroscience

·January 5, 2017·6 min read

How the Brain Perceives Rhythm

According to researchers, the brain is more biased toward certain musical rhythms than others.

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·December 21, 2016·5 min read

Distinctive Brain Pattern May Underlie Dyslexia

A new study suggests brain plasticity may be reduced in people with dyslexia.

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·December 10, 2016·7 min read

Unique Visual Stimulation May Be New Treatment For Alzheimer’s

Inducing gamma oscillations appears to suppress amyloid production and could prove an effective treatment potential for Alzheimer's.

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