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·July 22, 2017·7 min read

EEG and fMRI May Detect Consciousness in Patients With Acute, Severe TBI

Providing patients with acute TBI access to early fMRI and EEG testing will allow medical professionals greater ability to detect levels of consciousness. A new Brain study reports bedside exams may miss critical information about neurophysiological damage.

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·July 21, 2017·5 min read

Study Reveals Most Impactful Neuroscience Research

A new paper identifies 100 of the most cited neuroscience research papers. Of these papers, 78 focus on five topics. According to the authors of the paper, the most cited neuroscience research topics include the prefrontal cortex, neural connectivity, methodology, brain mapping and neurological disorders. The findings could have significant impact for future neuroscience studies.

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·July 21, 2017·4 min read

How Physical Exercise Prevents Dementia

Researchers discover physical activity has an influence on brain metabolism, preventing an increase in choline. A new Translational Psychiatry report suggests physical exercise may help protect neurons and reduce symptoms of dementia in older people.

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·July 21, 2017·3 min read

Depression Changes Structure of the Brain

White matter integrity appears to be reduced in people with major depressive disorders, a new Scientific Reports study reveals.

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·July 20, 2017·4 min read

Our Brains Synchronize During Conversation

A new study looks at how our brains synchronize when we converse with other people. Researchers found the rhythms of brainwaves adjust in both the speaker and listener according to the physical properties of sounds expressed when talking.

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·July 19, 2017·5 min read

Individual Insight into Brain Networks

Harvard researchers have identified two key brain networks that could play a key role in imagination and memory.

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·July 18, 2017·4 min read

Heavy Drinking During Adolescence Has Dire Effects on the Brain

According to a Frontiers in Psychology study, binge drinking in teens is associated with a reduction in brain areas that play key roles in memory, learning, language and attention.

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·July 18, 2017·5 min read

A Genetic Influence on Aging Into the 90s, But Not Beyond

A new study challenges previous research into the role of the FOXO3 gene in super-aging. Researchers found the gene did, to a degree, play a role in longevity, but did not affect living to ages 96+ in men or 100+ in women.

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·July 18, 2017·4 min read

Eating at ‘Wrong Time’ Affects Body Weight and Circadian Rhythm

Eating late, or at inappropriate times might have a significant impact on both weight and normal sleep-wake patterns, a new study published in Cell Metabolism reports.

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·July 18, 2017·4 min read

Genes Account for Half of Differences in Social Mobility

According to a Psychological Sciences study, genetics may influence a child's social mobility. The findings could have significant implications for helping to reduce educational inequality.

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·July 18, 2017·4 min read

Empowering Robots for Ethical Behavior

A new Frontiers in Robotics and AI study outlines a concept called Empowerment that may allow robots to adhere to self preservation while serving and protecting humans.

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·July 18, 2017·6 min read

Blueprint For Adult Visual System Present at Birth

A new study from Harvard researchers reveals that in primates, the blueprint for adult visual organization is in place a few days after birth and 'fills in' with experience. Researchers believe that, as the organization is present so early on in life, it is likely present before birth as a genetically programmed mechanism, and later modified due to experience.