Sci-Fi Fans Enthusiastic For Digitizing the Brain
Researchers report science fiction fans are positive about the potential to upload consciousness, neurotech and digitizing the brain. ... Read More...
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Gene Linked to Job Related Exhaustion in Shift Workers Increases Alzheimer’s Risk
Researchers report a variation of the MTNR1A gene is linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in older people. The same gene has previously been implicated in reduced tolerance to shift work in the aging population. ... Read More...
Music Playschool Enhances Children’s Linguistic Skills
Incorporating musical lessons into preschool classes can significantly help to improve children's linguistic skills, researchers report.... Read More...
Brain Size Mediates the Association Between Height and Cognitive Ability
Researchers have identified a link between cortical surface area, height and cognitive ability. The study reports taller people have bigger cortices, which in turn is linked to better cognitive function. ... Read More...
Preterm Birth Leaves Its Mark in the Functional Networks of the Brain
Preterm birth has significant and selective effects on functional networks in the frontal lobe, researchers report.... Read More...
Music and Native Language Interact in the Brain
Researchers report the auditory system may be shaped by exposure to different auditory environments.... Read More...
Smiling Human Faces Are Attractive to Dogs, Thanks to Oxytocin
A new study reveals oxytocin, a hormone implicated in bonding, may play an important role in social interactions between man and dog.... Read More...
‘Morning Larks’ Have Weaker Sleep Spindles during Night Than ‘Night Owls’
Early risers have significantly weaker sleep spindle activity than those who prefer to stay up late at night, a new study reveals.... Read More...
Artificial Intelligence to Evaluate Brain Maturity in Preterm Infants
A new deep learning algorithm can interpret EEG data from preterm babies and estimate the child's brain functional maturity, researchers report.... Read More...
TBI Associated With Dementia in Working Aged Adults
A new study reports traumatic brain injury is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia in people of working age. However, the researchers found no association between TBI and other neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS or Parkinson's disease. Researchers hope their findings will improve rehabilitation treatments and long term monitoring of TBI patients.... Read More...
Negative Sounds Emphasized in Burned-Out Brains
Researchers report you may be more sensitive to negative information when you're feeling burnout symptoms.... Read More...
Empathetic People Experience Dogs’ Expressions More Strongly
A new study reveals empathy affects perceptions of a dog's facial expressions.... Read More...