How Brain Structure Influences Performance on Language Tasks
A new computational model sheds light on how personal brain structure can influence our cognitive performance on language based tasks.... Read More...
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Infants’ Brain Circuitry Linked to Future Health
Researchers reveal the growth rates of a baby's brain circuits may help to predict the child's IQ, emotional behavior and cognitive abilities at the age of four. ... Read More...
New Map of Brain Region Linked to Alzheimer’s
Researchers have successfully created the most detailed map of the hippocampus, an area of the brain implicated in memory. The map shows the structure, neural connections and functions in vivid detail.... Read More...
Club Drug GBH Associated with Brain and Cognitive Changes
According to researchers, regular use of the popular clubbing drug, GBH, can have negative effects on brain networks associated with both long term and working memory. Additionally, frequent use of the drug is associated with an increased risk of developing stress and anxiety. ... Read More...
Reading is a Team Lift As Different Brain Parts Work Together to Predict Proficiency
Researchers report the extent sensory specific parts of the brain connect functionally as a network during child development can help to predict their reading proficiency.... Read More...
Identifying the Brain Networks Involved in Free Will
Researchers report brain stimulation to different parts of a specific brain network can change perceptions of free will. ... Read More...
The ‘Real You’ is a Myth
Researchers say we constantly create false memories to help us achieve the identity we want.... Read More...
The Neuroscience of Envy
A new study provides insight into the neurobiological underpinnings of envy. Researchers have identified a part of the brain that specifically registers when another receives a reward. This affects the subjective value placed on personal resources and rewards.... Read More...
Resynchronizing Neurons to Erase Schizophrenia
Researchers report that by increasing the excitability of a subpopulation of hippocampal inhibitory neurons, certain behavioral symptoms associated with schizophrenia can be suppressed.... Read More...
What Catches Our Eye?
Researchers report a neural network called the isthmic system helps us to select visual objects that catch our attention.... Read More...
Neural Link Between Altruism and Empathy Toward Strangers
Researchers report those who enter into an altruistic act, such as donating a kidney to an anonymous recipient, are more sensitive to a stranger's fear and pain.... Read More...
Great Minds May Think Alike, But All Minds Look Alike
Researchers report dendritic learning leads to a universal phenomenon that all brains are composed of the same wide spectrum of links.... Read More...