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·July 12, 2017·4 min read

Creating Music by Thought Alone

Researchers have created a new musical instrument that can be controlled by thought alone. The instrument, dubbed the Encephalophone, may help as a rehabilitation tool for those with motor disabilities, the Frontiers in Human Neuroscience study reports.

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·June 14, 2017·3 min read

Dressmakers Found to Have Needle-Sharp 3D Vision

According to researchers, dressmakers are the most eagle eyed.

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·May 30, 2017·4 min read

Visual Brain Predicts Future Events Based on Past Experiences

The visual cortex is involved in predicting future events, a new study reports.

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·May 30, 2017·3 min read

Vision Keeps Maturing Until Mid Life

The visual cortex continues to develop into our 40s, a new study reports.

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·May 25, 2017·5 min read

Learning to Read in Your 30s Profoundly Transforms the Brain

Findings shed light on possible causes for reading disorders such as dyslexia.

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·May 22, 2017·4 min read

Computations of Visual Motion in the Brain

Researchers detail how the visual cortex and retina work together in visual motion perception.

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·May 13, 2017·5 min read

Cell Number Determines Structure of Neural Maps

Study reports the ordered structure of brain areas is not only determined by neural connectivity, but also by the total number of neurons.

Image shows how some images cause seizures.

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·May 8, 2017·5 min read

Why Some Images Trigger Seizures

Researchers believe they have figured out what it is about some static images that trigger seizures in those with photosensitive epilepsy.

Image shows the areas of the brain and cochlear implant outcome

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·April 3, 2017·5 min read

When Writing Interferes with Hearing

Neuroimaging technology can help determine the success of failure possibilities of cochlear implants for those who lose their hearing during adulthood.

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·March 21, 2017·4 min read

How the Brain Sees the World in 3D

A new neuroimaging study reveals how different parts of the brain represent an object's location in depth compared to its 2D location.

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·February 14, 2017·5 min read

Your Brain’s Got Rhythm

A new study reveals some brain systems in a dish, dubbed circuitoids, exhibit coordinated and spontaneous rhythmic activity that can drive repetitive movements.