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Forgetting May Help Improve Memory and Learning

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

According to researchers, there is some benefit to forgetting information. A new study report forgetting information plays a positive role in learning and can improve long term memory retention.... Read More...

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Study of 800 Millions Tweets Finds Distinct Daily Cycles in Our Thinking Patterns

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

Using AI to examine over 800 million tweets, researchers reveal how our mode of thinking alters during the course of the day. The study reports early morning tweets tend to be correlated with more logical thinking patterns, while middle of the night tweets tend to exhibit more existential concerns.... Read More...

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Reading Risk Behavior in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

EEG technology allows researchers to predict risk taking behaviors in people. Researchers say higher frontal midline theta power is linked to higher cognitive control, allowing people to weigh up options more intensively during the decision making process.... Read More...

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When Wandering Minds Are Just Fine

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

Contrary to popular belief, researchers report allowing your mind to wander in some situations does not result in failure of executive control or a dysfunctional cognitive state. People are able to strategically allow their minds to wander without impacting performance on a task.... Read More...

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Shared Genetics May Shape Treatment Options for Certain Brain Disorders

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

Researchers report common symptoms of bipolar depression and schizophrenia, such as depression, psychosis and mania, have shared and distinguished genetic risk factors. The findings could help with the development of more effective therapies for these neuropsychological disorders.... Read More...

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Dogs Understand What’s Written All Over Your Face

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

A new study reports dogs use different parts of their brains to process negative and positive emotional cues in human facial expressions.... Read More...

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Genes Associated with Infantile Forms of Schizophrenia Identified

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

Researchers have identified gene mutations responsible for childhood onset schizophrenia. ... Read More...

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Liberals Do Drink More Lattes, But Not For the Reasons You Think

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

A new study reveals more liberal minded people drink more lattes because they are more open to globalization. By contrast, those who support right wing ideologies prefer regular coffee due to their nationalistic tendencies and opposition to what they consider to be 'foreign products'.... Read More...

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WHO ‘Gaming Disorder’ Classification Opens Door for Treatment

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

Researchers say the WHO's decision to classify video game addiction as a mental health disorder will allow people to receive specialized help for the condition.... Read More...

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Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

A new study reports performing a simple cognitive task four days after a concussion can help activate brain areas that improve memory function and can guard against the psychological affects of brain injury.... Read More...

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Video Game Loot Boxes Similar to Gambling

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

Researchers say video games that offer loot boxes containing items to give players an advantage increase gambling and risk taking behaviors in adolescents.... Read More...

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D is For Danger: Speech Sounds Convey Emotions

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

A new study of five languages reveals phoneme emotion associations are stronger at the beginning or words, allowing the emotional content to be understood before the entire word is spoken.... Read More...

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News

Nicotine Alters Neurotransmission in Habit Forming Brain Region

Neuroimaging Study to Shed Light on Mind Blindness

Researchers Identify Brain Cells Responsible for Removing Damaged Neurons After Injury

Neuroscience

Nicotine Alters Neurotransmission in Habit Forming Brain Region

Neuroimaging Study to Shed Light on Mind Blindness

Researchers Identify Brain Cells Responsible for Removing Damaged Neurons After Injury

Neurology

Why the Eyes Could be the Window to Neurodegenerative Diseases, Like Alzheimer’s

Cannabis Derived Drug Could Be a Game Changer for Children with Severe Epilepsy

Important Step Towards a Computer Model That Predicts the Outcome of Eye Diseases

AI

Important Step Towards a Computer Model That Predicts the Outcome of Eye Diseases

Viral Connection to Alzheimer’s: Herpes Virus Implicated in Alzheimer’s Disease

Robotics

New ‘E-Dermis’ Brings Sense of Touch, Pain to Prosthetic Hands

Robotic Bloodhound Tracks Odors on the Ground

Cometh the Cyborg: Improved Integration of Living Muscles into Robots

Psychology

CRISPR Editing Reduces Repetitive Behavior in Mice with a Form of Autism

In the Brain, Dislike and Dehumanization Are Not the Same Thing

Psychology

Forgetting May Help Improve Memory and Learning

Reading Risk Behavior in the Brain

When Wandering Minds Are Just Fine

Shared Genetics May Shape Treatment Options for Certain Brain Disorders

Dogs Understand What’s Written All Over Your Face

Genes Associated with Infantile Forms of Schizophrenia Identified

Liberals Do Drink More Lattes, But Not For the Reasons You Think

Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion

Video Game Loot Boxes Similar to Gambling

D is For Danger: Speech Sounds Convey Emotions