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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 25, 2021·4 min readHow Tactile Vibrations Create IllusionsThe brain does not reliably perceive the frequency of tactile vibrations when the amplitude is varied. Instead, the brain creates an illusion that highlights how far our perceptions of our environment can deviate from physical reality.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·January 17, 2022·5 min readImproving Reading Skills Through Action Video GamesA new study reveals a child's reading skills can be developed with the help of a newly designed child-friendly action video game.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 26, 2019·4 min readIs multiple sclerosis linked to childhood viral infections?Exposure to viral infections in the brain during childhood has been linked to an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life.Read More
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