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·June 10, 2019·4 min read

Our brains appear uniquely tuned for musical pitch

Study of macaque monkeys reveals speech and music may have shaped the human brain's auditory networks. Researchers found specific areas of the human brain have a stronger preference for pitch than that of primates, raising the possibility certain sounds, which are embedded in music and speech, may have shaped the organization of our brains.

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·April 24, 2019·4 min read

Scientists translate brain signals into speech sounds

A neural decoder is able to use sound representations encoded in human cortical activity to synthesize audible speech. The technology could be used to help those with difficulties speaking to communicate freely.

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·April 12, 2019·5 min read

Want to learn a new skill? Take some short breaks

Taking a short rest following a learning activity to help strengthen memory consolidation.

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·March 18, 2019·4 min read

Our brains may ripple before remembering

Coupled ripples between the medial temporal lobe and temporal cortex are enhanced prior to successful memory retrieval.

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·January 30, 2019·6 min read

Mental Health Disorders Common Following Mild Head Injury

Researchers report 1 in 5 people are at risk of experiencing mental health conditions, such as PTSD or major depressive disorder, within 6 months of suffering mTBI.

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·November 1, 2018·4 min read

Gut Bacteria May Control Movement

According to researchers, gut bacteria may regulate the neural circuits behind movement in fruit flies. Researchers say gut bacteria may play a similar role in controlling mammalian locomotion, and even movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease.

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·October 10, 2018·5 min read

Gene That Makes Gentle Touch Feel Painful After Injury Identified

Researchers report the PIEZO1 gene may be responsible for tactile allodynia, a reaction to injury that makes normal touch feel painful.

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·August 31, 2018·5 min read

An Early Recipe for Rewiring Spinal Cords

A new study reveals reverting neurons to an early growth state can help reconnect severed spinal cord nerves in rodent models of SCI.

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·August 27, 2018·4 min read

Unearthing Secret Tunnels Between the Skull and Brain

A new study sheds light on how immune cells may rush through channels to quickly get to injured brain tissue. Researchers say bone marrow in the skull is more likely to help supply neutrophils to the brain following a stroke.

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·May 29, 2018·5 min read

Self Tuning Brain Implant Could Help Treat Parkinson’s Patients

Researchers have developed a new deep brain stimulation device that is able to use feedback from the brain to fine tune its signal. The device could help those with Parkinson's disease.

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·May 10, 2018·4 min read

Brain Circuits Behind Putting Up a Fight or Freezing in Place Identified

Researchers have identified two brain pathways that appear to be critical in determining how mice react to visual threats. The findings could have implications for treating PTSD and phobias in humans.