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Evidence that brains re-wire themselves following damage or injury

(Medical Xpress)—Scientists from the United States and Australia have advanced our understanding of brain plasticity by showing that the brain forms complex new circuits after damage, often far from the ...

Neuroscience created May 15, 2013 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (8) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Scientists discover how brain's auditory center transmits information for decisions, actions

When a pedestrian hears the screech of a car's brakes, she has to decide whether, and if so, how, to move in response. Is the action taking place blocks away, or 20 feet to the left?

Neuroscience created May 01, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Pain can be contagious

(Medical Xpress)—The pain sensations of others can be felt by some people, just by witnessing their agony, according to new research.

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 08, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Common brain processes of anesthetic-induced unconsciousness identified

A study from the June issue of Anesthesiology found feedback from the front region of the brain is a crucial building block for consciousness and that its disruption is associated with unconsciousness when the anesthetics ketami ...

Neuroscience created May 23, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0