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·April 25, 2017·5 min read

Gut Bacteria Tells the Brain What Animals Should Eat

Researchers report gut bacteria influence the brain when it comes to deciding on foods to eat.

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·April 25, 2017·4 min read

What’s Coming Next? How the Brain Predicts Speech

A new study sheds light on how the brain predicts what comes next when someone is talking.

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·March 31, 2017·4 min read

Brain’s Role in Tourette Tics Simulated in New Computational Model

Researchers use a new computer based brain stimulation to demonstrate tics associated with Tourette syndrome as a result of interaction between multiple brain regions.

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·March 30, 2017·3 min read

Prudence, Impatience and Laziness: Are These Contagious Personality Traits?

According to new research, people unconsciously mimic others' prudent, lazy or impatient attitudes.

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·March 28, 2017·4 min read

New Strategy Identifies Potential Drugs and Targets for Brain Repair

Findings reveal potential new avenues to treat neurodegenerative diseases.

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·February 24, 2017·6 min read

To Drink or Not To Drink: The Aging Brain and Alcohol

A new paper raised the question, can limited alcohol consumption help stave off age related cognitive impairment?

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·January 12, 2017·4 min read

Classic Video Game System Used to Improve Understanding of Brain

Researchers apply a number of classical neuroscience analysis techniques to computer systems.

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·January 11, 2017·3 min read

Baboon Vocalizations Contain Five Vowel-Like Sounds Comparable to Those of Human Speech

Much like humans, baboons use several vowel like sounds to communicate, a new study reports.

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·December 1, 2016·3 min read

High Resolution Brain Imaging Could Improve Detection of Concussion

A new study reports using MEG neuroimaging technology in conjunction with machine learning algorithms could help to determine whether a person is suffering from concussion.