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‘Organismic Learning’ Mimics Some Aspects of Human Thought

Neuroscience NewsAugust 15, 2017

Purdue researchers create an organismoid that can mimic some aspects of human thought, specifically the ability to retain important information and forget unimportant memories. ... Read More...

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Metaphors Bias Perceptions of Scientific Discovery

Neuroscience NewsOctober 8, 2016

According to a new study, metaphors can influence our perceptions of the quality of an idea and the ability of the idea's creator.... Read More...

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How the Brain Repurposes Itself to Learn Scientific Concepts

Neuroscience NewsApril 12, 2016

A new study reveals how the brain repurposes existing neural systems to learn scientific concepts.... Read More...

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Spectre-acular Fail: Bond Villain Gets His Neuroanatomy Wrong

Neuroscience NewsDecember 29, 2015

According to researchers, Bond villain Biofeld doesn't have a good grasp of neuroanatomy.... Read More...

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NIH Stops Supporting Biomedical Research on Chimpanzees

Neuroscience NewsNovember 19, 2015

The NIH announces they will no longer support research on chimpanzees.... Read More...

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Breastfeeding Linked to Lower Risk of Postnatal Depression

Neuroscience NewsAugust 20, 2014

A new study of over 10,000 mothers has shown that women who breastfed their babies were at significantly lower risk of postnatal depression than those who did not.... Read More...

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ARCS Foundation Names V. S. Ramachandran Scientist of the Year

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2014

Neuroscientist V.S Ramachandran has been named Scientist of the Year by the ARCS Foundation.... Read More...

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Optogenetics As Good As Electrical Stimulation

Neuroscience NewsDecember 12, 2013

Researchers show optogenetics can be as good as, if not better than, using electrical stimulation in neuroscience research.... Read More...

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Neural Prosthesis Restores Behavior After Brain Injury

Neuroscience NewsDecember 10, 2013

Researchers restored behavior in a rat model of TBI using a neuroprosthetic device.... Read More...

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How Mosquitoes Are Drawn to Human Skin and Breath

Neuroscience NewsDecember 5, 2013

Researchers identify safe, pleasant smelling compounds which keep mosquitoes at bay and help control the spread of diseases. ... Read More...

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New Study Finds Crocodiles are Cleverer than Previously Thought

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2013

Researchers discover some crocodiles use lures to hunt their pray, suggesting they are cleverer than previously believed.... Read More...

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Uniform Protocols, Clear Standards For Determining Brain Death Would Offer Significant Benefits

Neuroscience NewsDecember 2, 2013

A new report urges clear standards and uniform protocols to be developed for declaring a patient brain dead.... Read More...

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