How Metaphors Distort Perceptions of Scientific Discovery
Summary: A recent study finds that the metaphors we use—such as “light bulb” or “seed”—affect how people judge the quality of ideas…
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Seizure-Free Childhood Epilepsy Linked to Adult Social Problems
Lurie Children’s-led study highlights importance of screening kids with epilepsy for learning and behavioral problems. Children who develop epilepsy often face challenges…
Why Sparse, Diverse Neural Connections Make Perception Reliable
Summary: Thalamic inputs to the superficial layers of the cerebral cortex are sparse and individually weak, yet they display remarkable diversity in…
How Taking Photos Boosts Visual Memory but Impairs Sound Recall
Summary: Researchers report that taking photographs can strengthen our memory for visual details of an experience while simultaneously reducing recall for non-visual…
How Lifestyle Shapes Alzheimer’s Risk and Health Disparities
Summary: Adopting healthier habits or making modest lifestyle changes can lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, particularly for…
Study: Traffic Deaths Drop in States With Medical Marijuana Laws
Traffic Fatalities Decline in States With Medical Marijuana Laws Summary: Researchers report an average 11 percent reduction in traffic fatalities in states…
Brain’s Traffic Light: How Neurons Regulate Signals
Summary: Researchers have mapped how five subregions of the prefrontal cortex contribute to deciding whether to initiate or withhold movement. Source: University…
Study: Cortisol Lowers Altruism in Highly Empathetic People
Summary: The stress hormone cortisol reduces altruistic choices and changes activity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, especially in people with stronger capacity…
Building Brain Models With LEGO Bricks
Summary: A new computational method could help guide surgeons during brain operations by predicting organ deformation in real time. Source: University of…
Dopamine’s Role in Consciousness: Neuroscience Explained
Summary: New research suggests dopamine plays a central role in maintaining conscious awareness. Source: The Conversation Consciousness is one of the most…
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