Watch: 7 Myths About the Human Brain Debunked

Watch: 7 Myths About the Human Brain Debunked

The brain is a pretty amazing organ, uses 20% of the body's energy

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 18th, 2014
Early Onset of Pot Smoking Causes Changes in the Brain

Early Onset of Pot Smoking Causes Changes in the Brain

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Sleep Promotes Developmental Gains in Early Childhood

Sleep Promotes Developmental Gains in Early Childhood

The connection between sleep and memory is very complex

How the Brain Recognizes Social Status and Popular People

How the Brain Recognizes Social Status and Popular People

New technologies are being used to answer decade-old questions

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 3rd, 2014
In-Utero Map of the Human Brain Hints at the Origins of Autism

In-Utero Map of the Human Brain Hints at the Origins of Autism

Experts say this dataset can reveal the origins of other conditions as well

15-Second Delay Found in the Human Brain

15-Second Delay Found in the Human Brain

A continuity field merges what we see over short periods of time

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 24th, 2014
Oxytocin Therapy Could Be an Effective Treatment Against Anorexia Nervosa

Oxytocin Therapy Could Be an Effective Treatment Against Anorexia Nervosa

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Empathy Does Not Explain Contagious Yawning

Empathy Does Not Explain Contagious Yawning

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Smokers Show Bias Against Negative Images of Smoking

Smokers Show Bias Against Negative Images of Smoking

They respond better to positive images depicting the habit

Postponing Onset of Decision-Making Improves Accuracy

Postponing Onset of Decision-Making Improves Accuracy

New study might provide a deeper understanding of neuropsychiatric disorders

Brain Development Patterns Shift in Young Smokers

Brain Development Patterns Shift in Young Smokers

Late adolescence to early adulthood is a critical period for the brain

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 3rd, 2014
New Brain Differences Associated with Insomnia Discovered

New Brain Differences Associated with Insomnia Discovered

The work sheds new light on the fundamental nature of this condition

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 3rd, 2014
Brain Development Tied to Immune System Traits in New Children Study

Brain Development Tied to Immune System Traits in New Children Study

The research sheds light on why kids in poor areas suffer from cognitive impairment

How Memories Influence Sensory Information Collection

How Memories Influence Sensory Information Collection

New study observes the process in living animals for the first time

Genetic Underpinnings of Bipolar Disorders Nearly Revealed

Genetic Underpinnings of Bipolar Disorders Nearly Revealed

Researchers are making important strides in this regard

Computer Simulation Replicates the Human Brain

Computer Simulation Replicates the Human Brain

Researchers hope to use it to analyze how mental disorders develop

Playing Video Games May Improve Dyslexia Symptoms

Playing Video Games May Improve Dyslexia Symptoms

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific study

 
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