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·April 13, 2017·4 min read

Mind Wandering Is More Than Just A Fault In The System

Researchers report two neural networks broadly overlap in people who intentionally let their minds wander.

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·December 20, 2016·3 min read

The Man Who Mistook His Wife For An Imposter

A new study sheds light on the neurobiology of why delusional misidentification syndromes can occur.

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·July 13, 2015·3 min read

Visual Cortex Operation Modes Change During Learning

A new study reports that during learning, the visual cortex operation modes change to implement top-down processing.

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·July 10, 2015·4 min read

Retrosplenial Cortex Plays Important Role in Spatial Mapping and Navigation

A new study reports the retrosplenial cortex appears to play a vital role in navigation and spatial mapping.

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·April 30, 2015·5 min read

Out of Body Illusion Perceptually Teleports People to Different Locations

Researcher map brain activity associated with out of body illusions.

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·August 12, 2014·2 min read

New Study Points to a Brain Region Key to Contextual Memories

A new study points to previously understudied area of the brain as essential for forming the basis of contextual memory.

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