How the Brain Combines Memories to Solve Problems
Using AI technology, researchers provide new insight into how the human brain connects individual episodic memories to help solve problems.... Read More...
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Cannabinoid Medications Make Pain Feel Less Unpleasant and More Tolerable
A new study reveals cannabinoid medications may not reduce pain itself, but instead make pain feel less unpleasant and more tolerable.... Read More...
Our Brain Predicts Words Before They Are Pronounced
Researchers report the brain is not only able to anticipate the conclusion of sentences, it can also anticipate an auditory stimulus and determine the phonemes or specific words a speaker is going to pronounce.... Read More...
Research Suggests Schizophrenia is an Extreme Version of a Common Personality Type
A neuroimaging study found highly schizotypal people have reduced brain responses to those without the personality trait. Researchers report schizophrenia, and other mental illnesses, may be thought of as extreme variants of specific personality types.... Read More...
Household Cleaners May Contribute to Obesity in Kids By Altering the Gut Microbiome
Antibacterial cleaning products have the ability to alter the gut microbiome, increasing the risk for obesity in children, researchers report. ... Read More...
Age Bias is Subconscious
A new study reveals our response to others is subconsciously connected to appearance and age. Researchers say the finding may shed light on why people tend to prefer the company of others in their own age groups. ... Read More...
More Immune Cells in Brains of Those with Schizophrenia
A new study reports some people with schizophrenia have increased numbers of immune cells in their brains. Researchers say the immune cells may be producing inflammatory signals in those with the condition. ... Read More...
Dietary Fiber Reduces Brain Inflammation During Aging
Researchers report a high fiber diet can help to reduce both intestinal and brain inflammation during aging. ... Read More...
People Show Confirmation Bias Even About Which Way Dots are Moving
A new study reports people use confirmation bias, even when a decision they make has little to no consequence.... Read More...
Regret is a Gambler’s Curse
Researchers report the orbitofrontal cortex replays aspects of past decisions, and the main driver of activity in the OFC is regret when it comes to gambling.... Read More...
New Sensor Tracks Dopamine in the Brain for More Than a Year
MIT researchers have developed a new sensor that is able to track and monitor dopamine in the brain for up to a year. The sensor could be a useful tool in monitoring dopamine levels in those with Parkinson's disease, depression and other conditions linked to dopamine deficiencies.... Read More...
To Flee or Not to Flee: How the Brain Decides What to Do in the Face of Danger
Researchers have identified the variables that lead the brain to apply specific defensive strategies while under the threat of danger, and implicate a specific pair of neurons in this process.... Read More...