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·June 26, 2017·3 min read

‘Mind Reading’ Technology Decodes Complex Thoughts

Researchers report they can use brain activation patterns to identify complex thoughts. Their findings suggest the building blocks for complex human thoughts are not word based, but formed by the brain's sub systems. The study provides evidence that the neural dimensions of concept representation are universal across people and languages.

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·June 21, 2017·5 min read

Brain Inflammation Discovered in Those With OCD

Brain inflammation is 30% higher in people with OCD than in their peers without the disorder, a new study reports.

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·June 21, 2017·4 min read

When Lovers Touch, Their Breathing and Heartbeat Syncs While Pain Wanes

Study explores how interpersonal synchronization could help to decrease pain.

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·June 20, 2017·4 min read

Long Term Memories Made With Meaningful Information

According to researchers, the key to retaining information is to relate it to something meaningful rather than to repeat it parrot fashion.

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·June 15, 2017·5 min read

More Amyloid in the Brain, More Cognitive Decline

The amount of amyloid plaques present within a person's brain can indicate the rate at which their cognition will decline in the following four years, a new study reports.

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·June 13, 2017·2 min read

Visual Retraining Program to Help People With Body Dysmorphic Disorder

A new study is aiming to help those with body dysmorphia disorder with the help of a unique visual retraining program.

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·June 13, 2017·7 min read

Researchers Discover What May Be the Earliest Stage of Alzheimer’s

Study reports elevated amyloid plaque are not just a risk factor for Alzheimer's, but part of the disease and the earliest precursor before symptoms appear.