Blame it on the brain: our modern obsession with all things ‘neuro’

In May last year, a new attraction called The Ascent opened for a brief season in Brooklyn, New York. Described as “part art installation, part adventure ride and part spiritual journey,” The Ascent consisted…

16 January 2012

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Monday’s medical myth: you can selectively train your left or right brain

By Annukka Lindell, La Trobe University

When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, getting your body in shape often tops the list. But what about your brain? If your left or right brain is feeling a little flabby, there’s a wide range of books…

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Making the brain transparent

Stanford University

Scientists have developed a new technique to study the brain, by making it transparent. Using a post-mortem mouse brain…

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Annukka Lindell

Senior Lecturer, School of Psychological Science
John Harland

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Kate Sommerville
Emma Anderson

Artist and Science Junkie

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Blame it on the brain: our modern obsession with all things ‘neuro’

Monday’s medical myth: you can selectively train your left or right brain

Research Briefs (1)

Making the brain transparent

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Annukka Lindell

John Harland

Elizabeth Stephens

Kate Sommerville

Emma Anderson

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