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Advancing understanding of lucid dreaming in humans

A large-scale study published in JNeurosci reveals distinct brain activity patterns during lucid dreaming compared to rapid eye movement sleep and wakefulness. The findings suggest shifts in brain region activation and communication that may be linked to changes in perception, memory processing, self-awareness, and cognitive control.

What new research revels about autism, stimming, and touch

Researchers studied active and passive touch tasks using virtual reality and EEG to better understand how people with autism process touch. The study found that individuals with autism showed little variation in brain response to active and passive touch, suggesting difficulty predicting consequences of actions.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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Brain research: Study shows how brain stimulation can influence decisions

A new study by Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg found that brain stimulation can influence decisions, making choices faster with anodal stimulation and slower with cathodal stimulation. The research used transcranial direct current stimulation to activate or inhibit specific brain regions.

Letting your mind wander can sometimes improve learning

Research finds that letting the mind wander during low-focus tasks can improve performance and learning, exhibiting sleep-like brain activity linked to enhanced task learning. Spontaneous mind wandering is more beneficial than deliberate mind wandering in these situations.

How the brain evaluates rewards

Researchers used rhesus monkeys to study neural activity during decision-making processes, revealing that amygdala neurons process probability and magnitude of rewards independently. The study also showed that these cells dynamically integrate information about probability, magnitude, and risk to form the basis for decision-making.

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How VR technology is changing the game for Alzheimer’s disease

Cognitive neuroscientists are using VR to develop innovative ways to assess cognitive decline, particularly in identifying age-related differences in spatial memory navigation. The study found significant impacts on memory performance due to the build-up of Alzheimer's proteins in the brain.

Exploring why some athletes perform better than others under stress

Researchers identified a brain signal involved in impaired attentional control from sleep deprivation that could predict worsened athletic performance. Athletes with stronger attention control may be more easily able to overcome the negative effects of lack of sleep and stress on their competitive performances.

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Infants encode short-lived hippocampal memories

A novel fMRI study reveals that infants can encode individual memories, suggesting that infantile amnesia is caused by memory retrieval failures rather than inability to form memories. The findings support recent rodent studies showing that memories created during infancy can persist into adulthood.

Studying locusts in virtual reality challenges models of collective behavior

A recent VR study on locusts' navigation challenges classical models of collective swarming behavior, revealing internal cognitive decision-making processes. The findings suggest that locusts do not follow fixed interaction rules as previously thought, but instead respond to their sensory environment with probabilistic decision-making.

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Brain-wide activity change visualized as geometric patterns

The study uses PCArs to analyze brain neuronal activity in various situations, revealing that different brain regions exhibit distinct geometric figures during object recognition and memory tasks. The findings suggest that the brain processes visual information in real-time and changes its activity pattern from moment to moment.

‘Healthy’ vitamin B12 levels not enough to ward off neuro decline

A new study published in Annals of Neurology found that lower concentrations of vitamin B12 in healthy, older adults led to signs of neurological and cognitive deficiency. These individuals showed slower processing speeds, brain lesions, and delayed responses to visual stimuli compared to those with higher B12 levels.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

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When using music to alleviate pain, tempo matters

McGill researchers found that music at an individual's natural tempo significantly reduces pain perceptions. The study discovered the greatest reductions in pain levels occurred when melodies were played at a rate matching the participant's own preferred tempo.

Space and time? Here’s how they interact in our brain

A study by cognitive neuroscientists found that the relationship between space and time processing varies across different brain regions. In posterior areas, space and time are processed together, while in anterior areas, they are processed independently. The study highlights a functional hierarchy with distinct neural populations resp...

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How the design of online slot machines affects gambling problems

A study by Professor Jan Peters at the University of Cologne explores how virtual slot machines' design features trigger dopaminergic effects in the brain's reward system, leading to erroneous beliefs and expectations about control over outcomes and chances of winning. This can lead to continued gambling despite high losses.

Hot or cold? How the brain deciphers thermal sensations

Researchers used EEG to map brain activity in response to hot and cold temperatures, finding that both invoke similar activity patterns in overlapping brain regions. The study could lead to more objective methods for evaluating thermal comfort and reducing health risks due to ambiguous subjective evaluations.

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Neuron special issue explores the science of aging

The Neuron special issue sheds light on the science of aging, focusing on how age-related changes impact the brain's ability to clear waste and transport energy. The collection also explores the link between the immune system and brain health.

Passion to serve others fuels social work graduate

A social work graduate has published her research on cognitive decline among refugees, finding that those who have experienced trauma are more likely to suffer from mild cognitive impairment. The study highlights the need for interventions that address these gaps in care and promote healthier aging.

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Sculpting the brain (without chisel or scalpel)

Researchers use real-time neuroimaging and neurofeedback to modify brain activity patterns, enabling faster learning and treatment of psychiatric disorders. The study demonstrates the ability to inscribe new patterns into the brain without physical manipulation.

Unlocking the science of sleep: how rest enhances language learning

A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that sleeping improves ability to remember new words and complex grammatical rules. Researchers tracked brain activity of participants learning a miniature language called Mini Pinyin while sleeping or awake, revealing significant improvements in those who slept.

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Researchers discover new cognitive blueprint for making and breaking habits

A new framework describes the balance between automatic responses and goal-directed control in habit formation. This imbalance can lead to everyday action slips and compulsive behaviors. The research provides a 'playbook' for behavior change, including strategies like implementation intentions and clinical interventions.

The chilling sound of the Aztec death whistle

Researchers created digital reconstructions of Aztec death whistles and found they produce unique air turbulence, creating a chilling sound. Listeners perceived the whistle's sound as natural and organic, similar to human voices or screams, suggesting a symbolic association with mythological entities.

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Can cells ‘learn’ like brains?

Researchers used computer simulations to explore the concept of learning in cells, finding a requirement for 'timescale separation' and potential 'memory' mechanisms. The study could deepen our understanding of how learning and memory operate at the most basic level of life.

Smoking habit affects response to false feedback

A study found that smoking habits interfere with performance on cognitive tasks involving memory and attention, and impairs a person's ability to detect deception. The study revealed two clusters of participants with differing physiological responses to stress, including pupil dilation and heart rate parameters.

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Mental fatigue leads to loss of self-control by putting brain areas to sleep

A study published in PNAS found that prolonged mental fatigue can lead to a decrease in self-control, causing individuals to behave more aggressively. The researchers discovered that areas of the frontal cortex dedicated to executive functions showed sleep-like activity when subjects were subjected to demanding mental tasks.

Researchers examine aging brain with new level of imaging detail

Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas are using a 7-Tesla MRI machine to study brain structure, function, and cognition across time. The team aims to identify biomarkers for healthy or pathological aging, shedding light on individual differences in brain aging.

People are more agile than they think

Researchers found that people systematically underestimate their wrist mobility in three out of four hand movements, with an average underestimation of ten degrees. This distortion is believed to protect against injury by preventing overshooting and allowing for small corrections during movement.

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Nigerians are experiencing neuro-long COVID

A study found that 4.6% of Nigerian participants with COVID-19 experienced neurologic symptoms, with some still experiencing symptoms two years after their initial episode. Researchers plan to treat these patients using similar techniques used in the US, aiming to alleviate their suffering.

Controlling prosthetic hands more precisely by the power of thought

Researchers developed a new algorithm to decode neural signals representing hand postures, enabling more precise control of neuroprostheses. The study, conducted on rhesus monkeys, shows that posture-related activity in the primate grasping circuit is crucial for accurate control.

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Turning brain cells on using the power of light

University of Rochester researchers have refined a noninvasive method called BL-OG that harnesses light to activate neurons in the brain. The technique has the potential to transform invasive procedures used to treat Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions by providing a safer, less invasive alternative.

UVM scientist maps fruit fly brain

A team of scientists has successfully mapped the entire brain of Drosophila melanogaster, a fruit fly, using electron microscopy dataset and connectome analysis. The complete map will help researchers understand how different circuits work together to control behaviors like motor control, courtship, and decision-making.

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The innate ability to recognize faces

A recent study by the University of Trento found that newborn chicks have a population of neurons responding to face-like stimuli, suggesting an innate ability to recognize faces. This innate predisposition is supported by previous behavioural studies showing spontaneous attraction to face-like stimuli in humans and animals.

New AI can ID brain patterns related to specific behavior

A new AI algorithm, DPAD, developed by Maryam Shanechi's lab, can dissociate brain patterns related to specific behaviors, improving brain-computer interfaces for paralyzed patients. The algorithm can also discover new patterns in the brain that may be missed by prior methods.