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01/06/2020
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By Edsel Cook
Beyond the senses: Blind people develop accurate ideas about appearance using inference
People who were born blind will have never seen an animal before. Despite their disability, a recent study has suggested that blind people can have surprisingly accurate ideas about an animal’s appearance. Researchers from John Hopkins University (JHU) investigated how blind people developed insight into the appearance of something that they have never seen. They published […]
01/06/2020
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By Edsel Cook
Pain got you down? Researchers find certain regions in the brain are involved in both pain and depressive mood
It turns out, the regions that handle pain are also the ones involved with depression, building on evidence that people with depression have a higher sensitivity to pain, even from minor injuries that shouldn’t hurt. Earlier studies have suggested that people with depression do not have full control of their ruminative thought processes, linking this to weakened activity […]
01/01/2020
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists explain how the brain’s “inner pickpocket” identifies objects
How do skilled pickpockets figure out an object with just the slightest touch? A study from the University of Cambridge and Columbia University revealed that the brain can identify an object’s properties using purely statistical information. In sum, everyone has an “inner pickpocket” lurking inside them. This interesting finding not only explains why this form of thievery […]
12/18/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Can increasing the temperature improve productivity? Research suggests women’s brains work better in warmer offices
Do you find yourself fiddling with the thermostat, especially when you’re with your significant other? A recent study has revealed that men and women prefer different temperatures – ladies like it a little warmer, while the gents prefer chiller environments. In particular, the study noted that women perform better at warmer workplaces and men work best in lower temperatures. […]
12/03/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Using antidepressants while pregnant can increase the risk of autism in newborns – study
Pregnant women can add antidepressants to their laundry list of things to avoid during pregnancy. The results of a recent study revealed that babies exposed to the pharmaceutical drug fluoxetine in the womb could develop autistic-like behavior later on. The study, published in the journal Molecular Brain, also identified a potential therapy for the problem, which they […]
12/01/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Just 2 teaspoons of nuts can stave off cognitive decline in the elderly
As people grow older, their cognitive health declines. But a new Australian study suggests that aging people can improve their cognitive function if they eat large amounts of nuts every day. The researchers surveyed more than 4,800 Chinese adults who were 55 years of age or older for 15 years. They discovered a link between eating more than […]
11/28/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Drop the cotton swab: It caused one man to have a life-threatening skull infection
The next time you need to clean your ears, think twice before using a cotton swab. A U.K. study tackled the case of a man who experienced an ear infection that eventually affected his brain. When the patient was cleaning his ear with a Q-tip, a fragment of cotton broke off the tip. The material […]
11/27/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Deaf after a loud concert? Researchers explain why
Most people know that listening to loud sounds will temporarily disrupt their hearing. Swedish researchers can now tell us how that happens — they identified the specific part of the hearing organ affected by sounds. “We have discovered that a tiny structure in the cochlea known as the tectorial membrane plays an important role in this […]
11/27/2019
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By Edsel Cook
“Mind-reading” neurons allow us to simulate the thought process of another person
Humans pick up much of what they know by observing other people doing it. This observational learning approach relies on “mind-reading” brain cells that simulate whatever is going on in the mind of the person performing the task. A University of Cambridge research team found the specialized neurons in the amygdala of the brain of […]
11/25/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Ragweed is bad for those with hay allergies, but it’s great for protecting nerves against Alzheimer’s
The common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) is, all at once, a backyard weed, an allergen – and a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. In a recent paper, researchers from Seoul National University (SNU) have identified compounds in ragweed that can protect brain cells from peptides present in Alzheimer’s. Weed, medicinal plant and potential treatment In the northern hemisphere, spring […]
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