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·December 28, 2018·4 min read

How the Brain Enables Us to Rapidly Focus Attention

Researchers have identified a mechanism within the cholinergic system that underlies our ability to rapidly focus attention.

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·December 7, 2018·4 min read

Link Between Neonatal Vitamin D Deficiency and Schizophrenia Confirmed

A new study confirms the link between vitamin D deficiency in newborns and an increased risk of schizophrenia later in life. Researchers report those born with a vitamin D deficiency had a 44% increased risk of being diagnosed with schizophrenia as adults.

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·November 21, 2018·5 min read

Neurons Process Information Differently Depending on Their Location

The thickness of the brain's neocortex influences how individual neurons process information, a new study reveals.

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·July 5, 2018·2 min read

New Brain Pathway for Escaping Predators Discovered

Researchers report on the role of the thalamus in perception and reaction to predators.

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·April 17, 2018·2 min read

Brain Development Influenced by Immune System

A new study provides further evidence for immune system activation during pregnancy and disruptions in brain development. Many adult diseases, researchers say, may originate during fetal development.

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·November 18, 2017·3 min read

Have You Heard? Gossiping Isn’t All Bad

While it might be said that it is wrong to gossip, new research reports talking about other people's actions isn't all bad. Researchers report those who gossip about deviant actions of others have a better understanding of social norms, and a clearer sense of what is appropriate behavior.

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·October 7, 2017·3 min read

Shining a Light to Understand the Body’s Balance System

Researchers have developed a new way to help understand how the vestibular system works as an animal stands still. The method involves using optical tweezers to study the activity in the vestibular system.

Image shows the location of the amygdala in the brain.

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·August 15, 2017·4 min read

Adult Brains Produce New Cells in Previously Undiscovered Area

University of Queensland researchers report they have discovered evidence of neurogenesis in the amygdala. Researchers say their findings could help develop new avenues of treatment for fear processing disorders.