Neuroscience
Researchers use rhythmic brain activity to track memories in progress
University of Oregon researchers have tapped the rhythm of memories as they occur in near real time in the human brain.
Jun 5, 2014
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Health
Report says school violence on the rise against LGBT students
A new report from University of Oregon researchers shows bias-based bullying and violence is on the rise in Oregon schools, especially aimed at LGBT students, who experience twice as much verbal, physical, psychological and ...
May 30, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Book by University of Oregon psychologists opens eyes on betrayal
"Betrayal violates us," write University of Oregon psychologists Jennifer Freyd and Pamela Birrell in the preface of a new book that tackles the devastating act and probes the deep underpinnings of why people cover it up.
Feb 27, 2013
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Neuroscience
Brain balances perception and action when caught in an illusion
Two wrongs can make a right, at least in the world of visual perception and motor functioning, according to two University of Oregon brain scientists.
Apr 27, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast-cancer awareness now in national consciousness
Each October, the color pink marks the arrival of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Media coverage, product promotions and even the football gridirons showcase the national effort to promote screenings and early detection ...
Apr 8, 2011
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Neuroscience
Researchers map sound, response and reward anticipation in mouse brain
University of Oregon neuroscientists report that two areas of the mouse brain combine representations of what is heard and anticipated, guiding behavior that leads mice to the best reward.
Apr 18, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Head Start children and parents show robust gains in new intervention
An eight-week intervention involving 141 preschoolers in a Head Start program and their parents produced significant improvements in the children's behavior and brain functions supporting attention and reduced levels of parental ...
Jul 1, 2013
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Neuroscience
Live-imaging technique for mice seen as boost to studies of brain function and development
University of Oregon scientists have looked into the brains of living mice to see in real time the processing of sensory information and generation of behavioral responses.
Mar 23, 2016
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Neuroscience
Scientists use EEG to decode how people navigate complex sequences
To perform a song, a dance or write computer code, people need to call upon the basic elements of their craft and then order and recombine them in creative ways.
Dec 3, 2018
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Health
Antihistamines affect exercise recovery, may or may not be a problem
After vigorous exercise, some 3,000 genes go to work to aid recovery by boosting muscles and blood vessels, but in the presence of high doses of antihistamines almost 27 percent of the gene response is blunted, according ...
Apr 14, 2016
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