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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.

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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.

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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.

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·February 14, 2017·4 min read

This Is Your Brain On Exercise

A new study investigates whether vision is more sensitive during exercise.

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·January 11, 2017·6 min read

A Glimpse Into the Workings of the Baby Brain

Visual preferences for faces and social scenes form within the first few months of life, a new study reports.

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·January 9, 2017·6 min read

The Science of Baby’s First Sight

A new study provides deeper insight into what happens in the brains of babies as they try to make visual sense of the world.

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·December 17, 2016·4 min read

Virtual Reality May Help Improve Motor Skills in Damaged Limbs

Using virtual reality technology may allow people to regain motor control in damaged limbs, a new study reports.

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·December 14, 2016·4 min read

How Hearing ‘Twist My Arm’ Engages the Brain

Researchers discover metaphors that involve body parts such as arms or legs, such as 'twist my arm, engage a brain region responsible for the visual perception of those parts.