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Pay Attention: How the Brain Performs a Background Scan to Help Focus

Neuroscience NewsJuly 13, 2018

According to researchers, vision and brain circuits perform regular background scans, making neurons available for focus based tasks. The process makes it possible for us to pay, and maintain, attention.... Read More...

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Researchers Trace Parkinson’s Damage in the Heart

Neuroscience NewsJuly 13, 2018

By the time typical symptoms of Parkinson's appear and patients are diagnosed with the disease, 60% of people experience significant damage to the heart's connections to the sympathetic nervous system. Researchers have investigated where inflammation and oxidative stress occur in the heart, and how this relates to heart problems associated with Parkinson's.... Read More...

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Antioxidant Benefits of Sleep

Neuroscience NewsJuly 13, 2018

Researchers report sleep may be vital in supporting antioxidant processes. The study, which used short sleeping fruit flies, revealed sleep defends the body against oxidative stress, and oxidative stress in turn helps the sleep process.... Read More...

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Big Data Analysis Identifies New Cancer Risk Genes

Neuroscience NewsJuly 12, 2018

A newly developed statistical method has allowed researchers to identify 13 cancer predisposition risk genes, 10 of which, the scientists say, are new discoveries.... Read More...

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Sci-Fi Fans Enthusiastic For Digitizing the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 12, 2018

Researchers report science fiction fans are positive about the potential to upload consciousness, neurotech and digitizing the brain. ... Read More...

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Long, Spindly Axons Help Optimize Signaling Efficiency

Neuroscience NewsJuly 12, 2018

Study could revolutionize understanding of how signal flow can be measured in the brain and could have an impact into the development of new artificial neural networks.... Read More...

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Snorts Indicate Positive Emotions in Horses

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2018

Researchers report horses tend to snort more when they are in positive emotional situations. The findings suggest snorts are reliable indicators of positive emotions in horses.... Read More...

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Autism Linked to Cerebellum Shape

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2018

Researchers report boys on the autism spectrum tend to have lower fractal dimension in the right side of the cerebellum than those without autism.... Read More...

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Breakthrough in Construction of Computers for Mimicking Human Brain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2018

Researchers have developed a new computer system that mimics the brain's neural networks. The advance could shed new light into neural processing and assist with research into brain disorders.... Read More...

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Footwear Habits Influence Child and Adolescent Motor Skill Development

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2018

A new study reveals children who are habitually barefoot show significantly different motor skills between the ages of 6-10 than those who are habitually shod. Researchers report those who are habitually barefoot have better balance and jumping skills.... Read More...

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Early Introduction to Solid Foods Means More Sleep For Baby

Neuroscience NewsJuly 10, 2018

According to researchers, babies introduced to solid foods at 6 months of age slept longer, woke less frequently and experienced fewer sleep problems than babies who were exclusively breast fed at the same age.... Read More...

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Extreme Heat Linked to Lower Cognitive Performance in Students in Non Air Conditioned Buildings

Neuroscience NewsJuly 10, 2018

A new study reveals students who reside in buildings without access to air conditioners during heat waves fare worse when it comes to cognitive function, reaction times and working memory.... Read More...

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Pay Attention: How the Brain Performs a Background Scan to Help Focus

Researchers Trace Parkinson’s Damage in the Heart

Antioxidant Benefits of Sleep

Big Data Analysis Identifies New Cancer Risk Genes

Sci-Fi Fans Enthusiastic For Digitizing the Brain

Long, Spindly Axons Help Optimize Signaling Efficiency

Snorts Indicate Positive Emotions in Horses

Autism Linked to Cerebellum Shape

Breakthrough in Construction of Computers for Mimicking Human Brain

Footwear Habits Influence Child and Adolescent Motor Skill Development

Early Introduction to Solid Foods Means More Sleep For Baby

Extreme Heat Linked to Lower Cognitive Performance in Students in Non Air Conditioned Buildings