A new study looks at how our brains process information when we pay attention and attempt to ignore stimuli. Read More
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A new study reports popping balloons can be louder than a high power shot gun going off next to someone's head and the noise could lead to permanent hearing loss. Read More
A new study reports a compound by the name of AC253 may inhibit amyloid beta. Read More
Researchers identify a new cellular mechanism that may be responsible for multiple sclerosis. Findings could open up new avenues for the development of treatments. Read More
A new math model has helped researchers to uncover the progression of HIV infection in the brain. Read More
Researchers look to explore which cognitive functions are most affected by cannabis use, and how long the effect of the drug can last. Read More
Short cues can give our brains the context needed to distinguish between two identical images, researchers say. Read More
Using electrical fields to simulate slow wave sleep, researchers enhance memory. Read More
A new study of parrots reveals evidence of convergent evolution between bird and primate brains. The findings have the potential to shed light on the neural basis for human intelligence. Read More
A machine learning algorithm is able to successfully identify, with 78% accuracy, schizophrenia in patients based on brain scans of the superior temporal cortex. The algorithm is also 82% accurate in predicting whether or not a patient will respond positively to a specific antipsychotic medication. Read More
Researchers identify the top ten funniest words in the English language and determine there are two main kinds of predictors for the funniness of the words; those related to the form and those related to the word's meaning. Read More
Older adults who have higher levels of education, embark on more social activities and stay cognitively active have a slower rate of cognitive decline than those who engage in less self-maintenance and social activities. Read More
