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Image shows the location of the hippocampus in the brain.

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·August 24, 2016·5 min read

Increased Hippocampal Activity Impairs Memory and Attention

A new study reports memory and attention impairments may be a result of increased activity in the hippocampus.

Image shows the location of the hippocampus in the human brain.

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·August 9, 2016·3 min read

In Search of Neurobiological Factors for Schizophrenia

Researchers find no appreciable differences between the hippocampi of those at high risk for developing schizophrenia and those with the disorder.

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·May 19, 2016·3 min read

Brain Scans of Dementia Patients with Coprophagia Showed Neurodegeneration

A new study reports on a link between coprophagia and certain neurodegenerative diseases and dementias.

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·April 13, 2016·3 min read

Seen That Before: What Causes Déjà Vu?

Researchers investigate why we experience episodes of déjà vu.

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·March 11, 2016·4 min read

Physical Activity Linked to Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk and Greater Gray Matter Volume

Older adults who are physically active have greater gray matter volume and a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·March 1, 2016·3 min read

Twin Study Finds Genetics and Environment Affect Different Brain Regions

According to a new twin study, cerebral glucose metabolism plays a major role in the bilateral parietal lobe and left temporal lobe, while environmental factors influence different brain regions.

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·January 28, 2016·5 min read

Decoding Brain Signals at Almost the Speed of Perception

Researchers used electrodes implanted into the temporal lobes of patients to decode brain signals at nearly the speed of perception.

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·January 28, 2016·3 min read

Stress Inhibits Spatial Perception

Researchers report stress inhibits the perception of complex spatial information.

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·January 27, 2016·4 min read

You Can Count On It: Both Hemispheres of the Brain Process Numbers

Researchers discover the visual processing of numbers takes place in both hemispheres of the brain.

Image shows location of right superior temporal gyrus in the human brain.

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·January 11, 2016·6 min read

Meeting of Minds: Will Computers Ever Truly Understand What We’re Saying?

A new study reports our current computer systems will never truly understand what we're saying because they are unable to take into account the context of a conversation.