Among the billions of neurons in the brain, fewer than 500 are responsible for suppressing binge drinking, according to new research by Gilles E. Martin, Ph.D., associate professor of neurobiology.
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When navigating a place that we're only somewhat familiar with, we often rely on unique landmarks to help make our way. However, if we're looking for an office in a brick building, and there are many brick buildings along ...
Jun 6, 2025
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Step into physical therapy professor Anjana Bhat's colorful Move 2 Learn Innovation Lab on the University of Delaware's Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus, and you may see children moving to the beat ...
May 12, 2025
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Researchers at Tulane University have created a first-of-its-kind subcellular map of an area of the brain commonly affected by Alzheimer's disease, a key step toward unraveling the mysteries of how the degenerative brain ...
May 5, 2025
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An experiment seven years in the making has uncovered new insights into the nature of consciousness and challenges two prominent, competing scientific theories: Integrated Information Theory (IIT) and Global Neuronal Workspace ...
Apr 30, 2025
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University of Michigan researchers have discovered that a single dose of a psychedelic compound can enhance cognitive flexibility—the brain's ability to adapt to changing circumstances—for weeks after administration, potentially ...
Apr 22, 2025
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When you see a bag of carrots at the grocery store, does your mind go to potatoes and parsnips or buffalo wings and celery?
Apr 19, 2025
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Nearly 16 million American adults have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but evidence suggests that more than 30% of them don't respond well to stimulant medications like Ritalin and Adderall.
Apr 2, 2025
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A person's level of political engagement can be informed by myriad factors, from education to environment. Now, a new study—published in the journal Brain and led by Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab—has ...
Apr 2, 2025
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Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have discovered that the so-called "multi-task exercise," which combines cognitive activity with physical movement, enhances sleep quality in older women by activating the prefrontal ...
Apr 1, 2025
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