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·December 28, 2020·3 min read

Music-Induced Emotions Can Be Predicted From Brain Scans

Based on the activity in the auditory cortex and motor cortex, researchers were able to predict whether a participant was listening to music that was upbeat or sad.

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·December 2, 2020·4 min read

The Tree of Cortical Cell Types Describes the Diversity of Neurons in the Brain

Study provides the most detailed and complete characterization of diversity in neural types in the brain to date.

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·November 29, 2020·5 min read

Laughing Is Good for Your Mind and Your Body, Here’s What the Research Shows

Researchers investigate how laughter improves both mental and physical well-being.

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·November 27, 2020·5 min read

Real-World Neuroscience Experiments Show Diversity in Learning New Motor Skills

Researchers found the whole body changes as we learn new movement-based skills.

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·November 17, 2020·4 min read

Motor Neural Population Activity Patterns Are Different for Reach and Grasp Behaviors

A new study challenges the popular theory of intrinsic, dynamic patterns control motor behaviors. Researchers found neuron population dynamics in the motor cortex are different during reaching and grasping behaviors.

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·October 26, 2020·4 min read

Study of Reaching and Grasping With Hand or Foot Reveals Novel Brain Insights

The brain processes motor commands, not just through fine muscle contractions, but also via higher-level motor areas that provide a blueprint for performing more complex motor functions, such as grasping, no matter if the toes or fingers are used.

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·September 24, 2020·4 min read

Study Links Obesity With Reduced Brain Plasticity

Obesity isn't just bad for physical health. Being overweight can have a significant impact on neurological health too. Researchers identified a link between obesity and reduced brain plasticity. Brain plasticity impairment could lead to cognitive and learning deficits in those suffering from obesity.

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·August 6, 2020·3 min read

Research Suggests Viability of Brain Computer to Improve Function in Paralyzed Patient

An implantable, wireless brain-computer interface device can help improve the functional independence of those living with paralysis, a new study reports.

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·July 6, 2020·2 min read

Optogenetic Stimulation of the Motor Cortex Successfully Induced Arm Movements in Monkeys

Researchers induced arm movements in macaque monkeys by using optogenetics to target the motor cortex.

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·May 5, 2020·4 min read

Evidence that human brains replay our waking experiences while we sleep

Researchers provide the first evidence that the human brain replays waking experiences while we sleep.

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·April 23, 2020·4 min read

Brain-computer interface technology restores sense of touch to man with SCI

Researchers were able to restore the sense of touch to a 28-year-old who suffered a spinal cord injury with the help of new brain-computer interface technology.