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What the brains of people with excellent general knowledge look like

Neuroscience NewsJuly 31, 2019

An individual's level of general knowledge is associated with structural brain network connectivity. Fluid intelligence is best predicted by cortex volume in males, and by functional network connectivity in females. ... Read More...

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Facebook and other social networks: Type of use may trigger and predict depression

Neuroscience NewsJuly 18, 2019

The use of social media sites such as Facebook does not directly lead to an increased risk of depression. However, social media can trigger depression in users if they post passive content.... Read More...

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Why two out of three babies are cradled on the left

Neuroscience NewsJuly 16, 2019

A new study reveals why most people prefer to cradle a baby on the left side.... Read More...

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How the brain remembers where you’re heading to

Neuroscience NewsJuly 5, 2019

Theta oscillations help the brain remember locations to which a person is trying to navigate.... Read More...

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How stress leads to Facebook addiction

Neuroscience NewsMay 28, 2019

Stress can have an impact on how we utilize social media sites like Facebook. Those who use the social network to facilitate social support during times of stress are more susceptible to developing Facebook addiction disorder.... Read More...

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How single neurons and brain networks support spatial navigation

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2019

Brain oscillations may help explain the link between individual neurons and larger scale networks for understanding spatial navigation.... Read More...

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New early detection blood test for Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsMay 5, 2019

A new two-tier diagnostic blood test which evaluates both amyloid beta and tau, can help detect Alzheimer's disease in presymptomatic patients. ... Read More...

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How cortisol affects exposure therapy for anxiety disorders

Neuroscience NewsApril 26, 2019

Cortisol administration after exposure has no beneficial effects for patients suffering from phobias or anxiety disorders. Arachnophobics who received cortisol following exposure were more likely to relapse when they encountered spiders in a different context.... Read More...

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Neurofeedback Helps Control Learning Success

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 16, 2019

Neurofeedback training stimulates the cortical learning process and can help improve the sense of touch, a new study reveals.... Read More...

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Playing Tetris May Alleviate PTSD Flashbacks

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2019

According to a new study, playing the popular video game Tetris may help people with PTSD to alleviate recurring visual memories of their traumatic experiences. Researchers report after playing Tetris, PTSD patients reported a decrease in the number of flashbacks related to the trauma they experienced.... Read More...

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The Reason For Hemispheric Dominance in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

A new study of pigeons reveals hemispheric dominance in the brain is caused by slight differences in temporal activity patterns.... Read More...

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Why People Have Lateral Preferences When Kissing and Hugging

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2018

A new study reveals why we have a lateral preference when it comes to displaying social emotions. Researchers say that while handedness plays a part in why we prefer to hug or kiss on one side, emotional content also plays a role.... Read More...

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What the brains of people with excellent general knowledge look like

Why two out of three babies are cradled on the left

How the brain remembers where you’re heading to

How single neurons and brain networks support spatial navigation

New early detection blood test for Alzheimer’s

How cortisol affects exposure therapy for anxiety disorders

Neurofeedback Helps Control Learning Success

Playing Tetris May Alleviate PTSD Flashbacks

The Reason For Hemispheric Dominance in the Brain