Tiny eye movements affect how we see contrast
It is often difficult for a driver to see a person walking on the side of the road at night
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Lessons learned from the adult neurogenesis debate
Since the 1960s, consensus about whether human adults generate new neurons with age has swayed back and forth from “yes,
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The human brain works backwards to retrieve memories
When we remember a past event, the human brain reconstructs that experience in reverse order, according to a new study
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Navigating our thoughts: Fundamental principles of thinking
It is one of the most fundamental questions in neuroscience: How do humans think? Until recently, we seemed far from
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Neuron death in ALS more complex than previously thought
Brown University researchers have uncovered new clues about the progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a surprisingly common disease that
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Scientists pinpoint pathway that impacts features of autism
A team of scientists at Florida Atlantic University has uncovered a brain-signaling pathway that can be pharmacologically manipulated in genetically
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Gambling monkeys help scientists find brain area linked to high-risk behavior
Monkeys who learned how to gamble have helped researchers pinpoint an area of the brain key to one’s willingness to
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Gut sense: Neural superhighway conveys messages from gut to brain in milliseconds
If you’ve ever felt nauseous before an important presentation, or foggy after a big meal, then you know the power
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Regret is a gambler’s curse, neuroscientists say: After placing a bet, gamblers’ thought processes focus on regret about past bets
What goes through a gambler’s mind after she’s placed her bet? It’s not just the anticipation of a big payoff,
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New guidelines for traumatic brain injury — Built with input from rehabilitation professionals: Clinical practice guideline for moderate to severe TBI
Clinical practice guidelines play a critical role in promoting quality care for patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). A new
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