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Researchers find clues to how the brain decides when to rest

(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers in France has found what they call a "signal" that tells a person when to rest while engaging in work, and then when to resume once rested. The team, as they describe ...

Neuroscience created Jan 22, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

How the mind can map negative spaces around the body

(Medical Xpress)—The brain's perception of space can determine whether a part of a body which occupies that space is either healthy or "neglected".

Neuroscience created Dec 19, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Valuable tool for predicting pain genes in people

Scientists in Australia and Austria have described a "network map" of genes involved in pain perception. The work, published in the journal PLOS Genetics should help identify new analgesic drugs.

Genetics created Dec 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0