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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.

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·November 23, 2016·4 min read

Missed Connections: Memory Related Brain Activity Loses Cohesion As We Age

Researchers report groups of brain regions that synchronize their activity during memory tasks become smaller and more numerous as people age.

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·November 17, 2016·3 min read

Neurons in the Human Eye Are Organized for Error Correction

According to researchers, retinal ganglion cells act collectively to correct visual errors and improve accuracy.

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·November 15, 2016·3 min read

Three Brain Chemicals Affect How We Handle Uncertainty

A new study reports on the role acetylcholine, dopamine and noradrenaline play in uncertainty.

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·November 11, 2016·5 min read

Primitive Reward-Driven Behaviors May Bias the Information People Choose to Sample

Researchers report confirmation bias may not be the only factor that influences who people sample information and make decisions that may seem irrational.