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·December 6, 2017·5 min read

Some Video Games Are Good For Older Adults’ Brains

Using the classic Nintendo game, Super Mario 64, researchers discover playing 3D platform games could help older brains to stave off mild cognitive impairment. Researchers report older people who played the video game had gray matter increases in the cerebellum, hippocampus and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.

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·December 6, 2017·4 min read

Women Who Attempt Suicide Exhibit Different Protein Levels Years After the Attempt

Binghampton University researchers report women with a history of suicide attempts express lower levels of BDNF, a protein critical for the creation and function of neurons, in their bloodstream. Researchers believe the level of BDNF found in the circulatory system may be a biomarker for suicidal behavior.

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·December 6, 2017·6 min read

Brain Remaps Itself in Child with Double Hand Transplant

Researchers report massive cortical reorganization was reversed in a child who received a double hand transplant following amputation in infancy.

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·December 5, 2017·4 min read

Working Memory Positively Associated with Higher Physical Endurance and Better Cognitive Function

A new study reports there is a positive link between working memory, physical health and lifestyle.

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·December 4, 2017·4 min read

Advances to Brain-Interface Technology Provide Clearer Insight Into Visual System Than Ever Before

Researchers report a new EEG system is capable of capturing more information from the visual cortex than previous versions of the same system.

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·December 4, 2017·4 min read

New Alzheimer’s Model More Closely Mimics Human Disease

A new mouse model of Alzheimer's more closely resembles the human version of the disease. Researchers believe the new model may help accelerate new therapeutic avenues to treat the disease.

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·December 4, 2017·3 min read

Right or Left Handed? Handedness is Determined During Gestation

The preference to use one hand over the other is already defined by the 18th week of gestation, a new study reports.

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·December 4, 2017·3 min read

The Human Brain Can “See” What’s Around the Corner

An fMRI study conducted by University of Glasgow researchers reveals how our brains can predict what our eyes will see next.

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·December 1, 2017·5 min read

Teens Get More Sleep When School Starts Later

A slightly later start time for school could mean teens are able to get the amount of sleep their bodies need, researchers report.

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·December 1, 2017·5 min read

Mapping Brain Activity to Improve Prosthetic Design

Mapping brain activity of able body people traversing different terrains on a treadmill may lead to the development of better prosthetics, U of H researchers report.

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·December 1, 2017·5 min read

Artificial Intelligence Finds Five New Genes Linked to ALS

IBM Watson helps researchers identify five new genes associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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·December 1, 2017·4 min read

Brain Still ‘Connected’ During Non-REM Sleep

Contrary to a popular theory, researchers discover the brain remains connected during non-REM sleep. The study reports not all forms of communication within the cerebral cortex are disrupted during this sleep phase.