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·October 2, 2021·7 min read

The Neurobiology of Memes and Conspiracy Theories

The propensity to believe in conspiracy theories may be a result of genetic determination, cognitive capacity, and affective reactions. Researchers found the representation of memes acts as neural network attractor states in the brain, linking them with the formation of conspiracy theories.

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·September 21, 2021·4 min read

Which Types of Brain Activity Support Conscious Experiences?

Brain activity during conscious wakefulness presents large integrated and dynamic network modules which fragment during sleep.

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·August 23, 2021·6 min read

Brain Organoids With Complex Neural Activity Developed

Newly developed brain organoids grown from stem cells showed organized waves of neural activity similar to that seen in living human brains.

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·August 21, 2021·5 min read

Neural Network Models of the Future – The Key to Unlocking How Our Brain Works

Researchers discuss different current neural network models and consider the steps that need to be taken to make them more realistic, and thus more useful, as possible.

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·August 5, 2021·3 min read

Why People With Autism Read Facial Expressions Differently

Artificial neural networks help researchers uncover new clues as to why people on the autism spectrum have trouble interpreting facial expressions.

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·July 2, 2021·4 min read

Regular Physical Activity Linked to More ‘Fit’ Preteen Brains

Physical exercise was associated with more efficiently organized, robust, and flexible networks in the preteen brain.

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·June 22, 2021·3 min read

Self-Reported Declines in Cognition May Be Linked to Changes in Brain Connectivity

Self-reported cognitive decline was associated with altered functional connectivity in the hippocampus and dorsal anterior insular, a new study reports.

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·February 21, 2021·5 min read

Predicting Words’ Grammatical Properties Helps Us Read Faster

When reading, people are not only able to predict the next word, but also the words' grammatical properties. This allows us to read faster. The findings could help with the development of new neural networks focused on natural language processing.

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·January 10, 2021·3 min read

Scientists Paint Multicolor Atlas of the Brain

A newly developed technique dubbed NeuroPAL is helping researchers investigate the dynamics of neural networks in the nervous system of microscopic worms.

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·December 28, 2020·3 min read

The Brain Network Driving Changes in Consciousness

A brain network consisting of the thalamus, anterior and posterior cingulate cortex, and angular gyri was implicated in the loss, and return, of consciousness under both anesthetic and natural sleep.