SPD Linked to Altered Brain Connectivity in Children
UCSF study finds measurable brain differences in children with sensory processing disorder Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) report…
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Why Just Putting Your Phone Away Will Not Improve Focus
Summary: A recent study finds that simply placing your smartphone out of arm’s reach does not meaningfully reduce distraction or increase productivity.…
20 Breakthrough Neuroscience Stories from 2016
Summary: 2016 was a landmark year for neuroscience reporting. Below are the twenty most popular neuroscience stories we covered last year. Source:…
Magnetic Compass Guides Monarch Butterfly Migration
Study in Nature Communications shows monarch butterflies use a UVA-dependent inclination magnetic compass during migration Every autumn, millions of monarch butterflies (Danaus…
Study Finds Gray Matter Differences in Media Multitaskers
Using mobile phones, laptops and other media devices at the same time may be associated with changes in brain structure, according to…
AI Mind-Reading System Decodes Inner Speech at 74% Accuracy
Summary: For the first time, scientists have decoded inner speech—the silent words people think—on demand using brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, reaching up…
How the Placenta Shapes Infant Brain Development and Cognition
Summary: New research shows that placental oxygenation during the third trimester strongly predicts development of the fetal cerebral cortex and may forecast…
Gene Mutation Linked to Ataxia in Humans and Dogs
Genetic Mutation Identified as a Cause of Cerebellar Ataxia in Humans, Mice, and Dogs Summary: A new study identifies a mutation in…
New Study Reveals How ALS Spreads in Brain and Spine
Researchers at the University of British Columbia and the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute have identified how amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly…
Bionic Eye Implant Restores Vision and Enhances Daily Life
Argus II “Bionic Eye” Delivers Lasting Vision Benefits in Three-Year Clinical Trial Patients implanted with the Argus II retinal prosthesis experienced meaningful…
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