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New research could help predict seizures before they happen

Neuroscience NewsJune 10, 2019

Specific transfer RNAs (tRNAs) are associated with epilepsy. The levels of tRNA fragments in blood samples are higher pre-seizure. The findings provide a novel biomarker for the detection of seizures prior to their occurrence.... Read More...

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Our brains appear uniquely tuned for musical pitch

Neuroscience NewsJune 10, 2019

Study of macaque monkeys reveals speech and music may have shaped the human brain's auditory networks. Researchers found specific areas of the human brain have a stronger preference for pitch than that of primates, raising the possibility certain sounds, which are embedded in music and speech, may have shaped the organization of our brains.... Read More...

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Waterfall illusion: when you see still objects move – and what it tells you about your brain

Neuroscience NewsMay 31, 2019

Researchers reveal what optical illusions tell us about the workings of the brain.... Read More...

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Hands that see, eyes that feel? Brain study reveals the mathematics of identifying objects

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2019

Our brains need only perform a few fast statistical calculations to detect the key properties of an unknown object. Findings challenge existing views of how our brains extract and learn about our environment.... Read More...

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Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Neuroscience NewsMay 20, 2019

Stanford Doggo, a student-designed dog-like robot, can perform a variety of acrobatic tricks and traverse challenging environments. The student investors have provided construction plans and parts lists online for DIY scientists who wish to build their own version of the robopup.... Read More...

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Young children willing to punish misbehavior, even at personal cost

Neuroscience NewsMay 20, 2019

Children as young as three enact costly punishments. Additionally, findings reveal a sense of authority can foster group regulatory behavior amongst children of various different age groups.... Read More...

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Experimental brain-controlled hearing aid decodes, identifies who you want to hear

Neuroscience NewsMay 15, 2019

A new auditory attention decoding device allows people to selectively hear specific people in crowded environments.... Read More...

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Artificial intelligence tool vastly scales up Alzheimer’s research

Neuroscience NewsMay 15, 2019

A convolutional neural network algorithm is able to process an entire whole brain slice slide with 98.7% accuracy. The technology could help speed up the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Pressure from advertisers and self-help gurus contribute to mid-life crises

Neuroscience NewsMay 14, 2019

Findings suggest modern mid-life crises may be caused by self-help gurus and manipulation from advertisers, showing how life should be lived after the age of 40.... Read More...

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Treats might mask animal intelligence

Neuroscience NewsMay 14, 2019

Positive reinforcement by reward is important for learning based behaviors, but masks the expression of underlying knowledge and true animal intelligence.... Read More...

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How music and movement can help kids understand math

Neuroscience NewsMay 9, 2019

Music, movement and arts can help improve mathematical skills for children who find working with numbers difficult.... Read More...

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New report examines reproducibility and replicability in science

Neuroscience NewsMay 8, 2019

A new report examines reproducibility and replicability in science. The report recommends ways in which researchers can improve transparency.... Read More...

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Artificial nose identifies malignant tissue in brain tumors during surgery

Mouse study finds BPA exposure has transgenerational effects on gene linked to autism

Modified protein can prevent Alzheimer’s disease in mice

Neuroscience

Artificial nose identifies malignant tissue in brain tumors during surgery

Mouse study finds BPA exposure has transgenerational effects on gene linked to autism

Modified protein can prevent Alzheimer’s disease in mice

Neurology

Artificial nose identifies malignant tissue in brain tumors during surgery

Modified protein can prevent Alzheimer’s disease in mice

Moral emotions, a diagnostic tool for frontotemporal dementia?

AI

The whisper of schizophrenia: Machine learning finds ‘sound’ words predict psychosis

AI used to detect brain’s response to multiple sclerosis treatment

Brain activation provides individual-level prediction of bipolar disorder risk

Robotics

Research moves closer to brain-machine interface autonomy

Six fingers per hand: Polydactyly equals extra motor ability

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Psychology

Moral emotions, a diagnostic tool for frontotemporal dementia?

The whisper of schizophrenia: Machine learning finds ‘sound’ words predict psychosis

Neuroscience Videos

New research could help predict seizures before they happen

Our brains appear uniquely tuned for musical pitch

Waterfall illusion: when you see still objects move – and what it tells you about your brain

Hands that see, eyes that feel? Brain study reveals the mathematics of identifying objects

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Experimental brain-controlled hearing aid decodes, identifies who you want to hear

Artificial intelligence tool vastly scales up Alzheimer’s research

Pressure from advertisers and self-help gurus contribute to mid-life crises

Treats might mask animal intelligence

How music and movement can help kids understand math

New report examines reproducibility and replicability in science