- Behavior/Humans
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 16th, 2012
Human Brain Genetically Linked to the Worm Brain
We apparently share a rich common history with numerous species
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 14th, 2012
Malfunctioning Neural Links Underlying Schizophrenia Found
The study was conducted exclusively on children, experts say
- Behavior/Humans
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 14th, 2012
Rats Can Make Decisions like We Do
Statistically speaking, there is very little difference
- Behavior/Humans
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 9th, 2012
Overclocking the Human Brain via DIY Kit
The process relies on the same basic principles as CPU overclocking
- Behavior/Humans
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 8th, 2012
How the Brain Processes Complex Sound Signals
Research may give insight into behaviors such as speech
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 5th, 2012
Mirror Neuron Malfunctions May Underlie Autism
The condition is characterized by impaired social functioning
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 28th, 2012
Neural Hyperconnections May Underlie Depression
This discovery may highlight a new mechanism of action against the disorder
- Behavior/Humans
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 21st, 2012
Why Social Pressures Affect Us Differently
Some tend to conform, whereas other are more prone to fight back
- Behavior/Humans
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 17th, 2012
How the Brain Consolidates Memories
Repetition really is the mother of permanent learning
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 7th, 2012
How Our Brains Process Different Types of Learning
Researchers find interesting neural activation patterns during games
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 6th, 2012
Metaphors Can Literally Tingle Your Senses
Neural patterns affect sensory areas of the brain when hearing metaphors
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 3rd, 2012
ADHD Risks Boosted by Multiple Exposures to Anesthesia
The drugs or the state itself somehow contribute to promoting the disorder
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 1st, 2012
Deciphering Words from Brain Activity
This approach could help people who are unable to speak
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 31st, 2012
Music Can Delay Aging
Certain aspects of the process can be put off through music
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 26th, 2012
Teaching Autistic Children to Solve Complex Tasks
This could increase their chances of handling an independent lifestyle later on
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 24th, 2012
How the Brain Responds to Magic Mushrooms
The effects of psilocybin were revealed in brain-imaging study
- Editorials
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 19th, 2012
Children of the Mind
A mostly SF perspective on the opportunities our species is presented with