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African-Americans are severely underrepresented in genetics and neuroscience research. That could leave the treatments of the future out of their reach.
People with damaged frontal lobes often need help with daily life. The problem is, they think they’re fine.
During epileptic seizures, neurons in the brain fire without rhyme or reason. New research identifies a possible way to wrest back control by stopping these signals before they can get started.
The difference between freedom and bananas helps explain.
Compulsory sport and physical education at school will improve children’s memory, attention and ability to concentrate, not just boost fitness. The evidence is in.
Wearing a tie that causes slight discomfort can reduce blood flow to the brain by 7.5%, but the reduction is unlikely to cause any physical symptoms, which generally begin at a reduction of 10%.
From dyslexia, to dementia to schizophrenia, there is evidence that playing games can help, while boosting family connections and emotional wellbeing.
While schools have adopted ‘growth mindset’ interventions and millions of dollars have been spent to see if they work, an analysis of the available research shows they have only a small impact.
Our neural circuits lead us to find comfort in those like us and unease with those who differ, resulting in a battle between reward and distrust. But these brain connections aren’t the end of the story.
Psychedelic drugs have inspired great songs and works of art. But they may also have potential for treating disease like depression and PTSD by helping to regrow damaged regions of the brain.
Experiencing and witnessing violence in their communities can lead to emotional, social and cognitive problems for kids. A new study shows it affects how their developing brains grow, as well.
Brain signals might work like people navigating without a map – and it’s actually more efficient than you think.
A new study shows that most young adults know about the connection between omega-3 fats and brain and heart health. Despite this, only two out of five reported buying or eating omega-3 foods.
Where you come down on the latest internet hullabaloo depends on how your brain fills in gaps in the sounds you hear.
As well as increasing physical fitness and mental health, martial arts can boost brain cognition too.
You’re more likely to know a word but not be able to produce it as you get older. Keeping fit could minimise these lapses.
When it comes to neuroscience, there’s no such thing as an ‘average’ teenager.
The after effects of brain injury can turn lives upside down.
New weight loss approaches seek to switch off the brain patterns that drive overeating and weight regain. Here’s how that works, and how it could help you.
Principales colaboradores
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Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Cambridge
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Cambridge
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Penn State
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Senior lecturer, University of Adelaide
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Cognitive Neurosciences, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor in Music Psychology, Durham University
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Neuroscience, University of Sussex
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Lecturer in Psychology, University of Liverpool
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Professor of Science and Technology for Brain-Inspired Intelligence/ Computer Science, Fudan University
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Researcher, The University of Melbourne
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Professeur agrégé de neurosciences computationnelles et neurophysiologie, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Professor, Environmental science, Lancaster University
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Lecturer in Psychology and Cognitive Science, University of Sheffield
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Professor of Physics, University of Sheffield
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Emeritus Professor in Animal Behaviour, University of New England
