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Dynamic Audiovisuals Increase Spectator Attention, But Inhibit Conscious Processing

Neuroscience NewsNovember 12, 2018

Study reports audiovisual editing causes an increase in activity in visual processing areas, while continuous and orderly editing produces more cognitive processing activity.... Read More...

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An Ion Channel Differentiates Newborn and Mature Neurons in the Adult Brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 11, 2018

Researchers report newborn granule cells in the dentate gyrus become less excitable after three weeks. The loss of excitability is crucial for the functioning of mature neurons.... Read More...

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Long Term Caffeine Use Worsens Alzheimer’s Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsApril 3, 2018

A new study reports caffeine may worsen neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease. Caffeine, researchers report, exacerbates neophobia, anxiety and cognitive flexibility in mouse models of the disease. ... Read More...

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20 Minute Test Determines Attention and Memory Capacity in Schizophrenia Patients

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 17, 2017

Researchers at UAB have developed an assessment test, that can be completed within 20 minutes, to assess the cognitive capabilities of those with Schizophrenia.... Read More...

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Baby Brain: Pregnancy Brain Changes Last 2 Years After Birth

Neuroscience NewsDecember 19, 2016

Study reports significant reduction in gray matter volume in brain regions associated with social cognition for up to two years following birth.... Read More...

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News

Green Tea Steeped in Bottled Water Increases Antioxidants

Potential Therapeutic Target for ALS Revealed

New Way By Which the Brain Marks Time Identified

Neuroscience

Green Tea Steeped in Bottled Water Increases Antioxidants

New Way By Which the Brain Marks Time Identified

The Sleeping Brain Remains Attentive to Its Environment

Neurology

Potential Therapeutic Target for ALS Revealed

Muscle Stem Cells Can Drive Cancer that Arises in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Stoke Drug May Also Prevent Alzheimer’s

AI

Using AI and Data Streams to Predict Local Flu Activity

Harnessing Machine Learning to Uncover New Insights Into the Brain

Neural Fingerprints ID Those Likely to Abstain from Cocaine

Robotics

How Game Theory Can Bring Humans and Robots Closer Together

3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano

Robots to Perform Spinal Surgery with Pinpoint Accuracy

Psychology

Early Child Deprivation May Impair Memory and Executive Function at Age 16

B-Group Vitamins Can Improve Concentration In People With First Episode Psychosis

UAB

An Ion Channel Differentiates Newborn and Mature Neurons in the Adult Brain

Long Term Caffeine Use Worsens Alzheimer’s Symptoms

20 Minute Test Determines Attention and Memory Capacity in Schizophrenia Patients