Now You Like It, Now You Don’t: Brain Stimulation Changes Musical Enjoyment
Using transcranial magnetic stimulation, researchers were able to increase and decrease people's enjoyment of music; and desire to listen to more.... Read More...
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Cognitive Related Neural Patterns to Activate Machines
A new study reveals a functional brain pattern linked to cognition, and with the help of a BMI, used it to activate an iPad's touch screen.... Read More...
Neurons That Distinguish Between Reality and Imagination Discovered
Neurons found to be abnormal in psychosis play an important role in our ability to distinguish between what is real and what is perceived, researchers say.... Read More...
Not So Sweet? This Is What Happens to the Brain When You Give Up Sugar for Lent
Decided to cut back on sugary treats? A new article considers why it might not be such a sweet idea for all.... Read More...
Anxiety and Chronic Stress May Increase Depression and Alzheimer’s Risk
According to a new study, chronic stress and anxiety can lead to an increased risk for depression and even Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Lucid Dreaming May Help Us Unravel the Mysteries of Consciousness
Researchers explore how the ability to control dreams may be a key to helping us better understand consciousness.... Read More...
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How the Brain Multitasks
A new study hones in on the TRN as an area of the brain that could be responsible for multitasking.... Read More...
Increased Grey Matter in Those With Higher Levels of Moral Reasoning
A new study reports people with higher levels of moral reasoning appear to have increased grey matter volume in areas of the brain associated with complex social behavior and decision making.... Read More...
Abnormal Brain Rhythms Tied to Problems with Thinking in Schizophrenia
Using a unique mouse model, researchers show cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia may be reversible.... Read More...
New Research Sheds Light on How Children’s Brains Memorize Facts
A new neuroimaging study could help explain how the brain reorganizes itself as children learn math facts. ... Read More...
Brain Imaging Shows Brain Differences in Risk Taking Teens
A neuroimaging study reports connections between certain brain regions are amplified in teens who are more prone to taking risks. ... Read More...
Working to Loosen the Grip of Severe Mental Illness
The underlying architecture of the brain at rest is basically the same as that of a person performing a variety of tasks, a new study reports.... Read More...