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Brain Function: One Underlying Mechanism Could Change the Way Doctors Approach Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Autism spectrum disorders and schizophrenia share some things: Both present with differences in brain function —...
Frontiers
Optogenetics Is Illuminating How the Brain Works
Optogenetics is technology that combines genetics and optics, allowing researchers to control the activity of genetically...
Science
Green Tree Frogs’ Lungs Cancel Noise to Help Them Find Mates
Green tree frogs' lungs function as noise-cancelling headphones, blocking sound in an effort to help them...
Science
Our Ever-Changing Brains: The Importance of Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity means we can rewire our brains after injury and continue to learn at any age....
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Mapping Memory-Making Neural Substrates in the Human Brain
How do we tell time? Mapping memory-making neural substrates in the human brain can help us...
Science
Exploring Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Are we born with a single, overriding intelligence, or is there more nuance to our nature?...
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What Do Dogs See? It’s Rough, But Faces Aren’t First Priority
What do dogs see when they look at humans? Believe it or not, faces aren't their...
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Dementia and Our Brains
Nearly six million people in the US are living with a form of dementia, a disease...
Science
How Does the Brain Work? Study Suggests Search Engine Similarity
How does the brain work? A recent word memory study suggests search engine similarities.
Science
Understanding the Science of Memory
What is the science of memory? A memory researcher explains how memory is encoded, stored, and...
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Society’s Obsession With the 10% Brain Myth
One of the ever popular brain myths is that we only use 10% of our cerebrum.
Science
What Is the Bystander Effect?
What is the bystander effect? When someone is in distress, onlookers are less likely to help...
Science
The Science Behind Mindfulness Meditation Is All in Your Head
Is mindfulness a real treatment or just a fad? The science behind mindfulness meditation shows that...
Science
The Science of Taste: Tackling Technical Tongue Translations
The science of taste isn't simple — here's a look at what we know, how we've...