Top 5 Neuroscience News Posts of the Week: September 17, 2023

Top 5 Neuroscience News Posts of the Week: September 17, 2023

By Neuroscience News

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It's been another amazing week for neuroscience and cognitive science research. Check out the top 5 articles that have had our readers buzzing the past 7 days.

#5: Sequential Memory Is A Unique Human Trait

#5: Sequential Memory Is A Unique Human Trait

Humans stand apart with a unique trait: Sequential memory. Bonobos, our close kin, struggle with grasping order in stimuli, unlike humans.

#4: Chasing Hobbies Over Achievement Boosts Happiness

#4: Chasing Hobbies Over Achievement Boosts Happiness

Prioritizing personal joys over achievements boosts happiness across cultures.

#3: Human Brain Acts Like Super Computer: Advanced Calculations in Human Perception

#3: Human Brain Acts Like Super Computer: Advanced Calculations in Human Perception

Prioritizing personal joys over achievements boosts happiness across cultures.

#2: Big Tobacco’s Legacy: Pushing Hyperpalatable Foods in America

#2: Big Tobacco’s Legacy: Pushing Hyperpalatable Foods in America

Big Tobacco's legacy: hyperpalatable foods, rich in salts, fats, and sugars, persist in America's diet.

#1: Unlocking Aphantasia – The Mysterious Spectrum of Mind’s Visualization

#1: Unlocking Aphantasia – The Mysterious Spectrum of Mind’s Visualization

The mind's imagery spectrum spans from vivid (hyperfantasia) to a complete absence (aphantasia). Aphantasics perceive reality accurately, but might have a glitch in converting visual data into mental images...

#1: Unlocking Aphantasia – The Mysterious Spectrum of Mind’s Visualization

#1: Unlocking Aphantasia – The Mysterious Spectrum of Mind’s Visualization

Understanding aphantasia offers hope for innovative PTSD treatments, targeting intrusive mental imagery.

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Conclusion

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