Neuroscience
- Are Women Really Better At Words? The Science Answer
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It's become postmodernism to state that there isn't much difference between women and men but that is by people who conflate gender with biology. Scientifically, there are vast differences, to such an extent that there is worry about clinical tri ...
Article - News Staff - Oct 14 2022 - 9:54am
- Like Junk Food? Blame The Mouse Amygdala
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Neuroscience is still in its infancy, despite claims by people using fMRI to suggest links between lots of things, but a few things are established, like that fear 'resides' in the amygdala. Linking that same part of the brain to obesity in mice, ...
Article - Hank Campbell - Oct 26 2022 - 8:28am
- Can You Experience VR Without VR 'Sickness'
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Virtual Reality devices are advertised everywhere but have as much uptake as USDA nutrition guidelines or 3-D televisions. One reason is that it's a lot of money for something you can use for 20 minutes without fatigue. Another is VR sickness, a type ...
Article - News Staff - Nov 5 2022 - 9:07am
- Enlarged Perivascular Spaces In The Brains Of Migraine Sufferers
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Migraine is a common condition, involving a severe recurring headache but sometimes nausea, weakness and light sensitivity as well. According to the American Migraine Foundation, over 37 million people in the U.S. report being affected by migraine, though ...
Article - News Staff - Nov 24 2022 - 6:31am
- Video Games Are Good For Your Brain- Here's Why
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Whether playing video games has negative effects is something that has been debated for 30 years, in much the same way that rock and roll, television, and even the novel faced much the same criticisms in their time. Purported negative effects such as addi ...
Article - The Conversation - Feb 22 2023 - 6:11pm
- Possible Genetic Determinants Of ADHD- A Review
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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex condition considered by some to have both environmental and genetic causes. It is characterized by developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that has an o ...
Article - News Staff - Feb 23 2023 - 1:59pm
- Why Including Self-Advocating Autistic People In Research Is Key To Effective Autism Treatments: A Look At Applied Behavior
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Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior, with a prevalence of one in 54 children in the United States. While there is no cure for autism, there are several therapies that can help children with a ...
Article - Mark Pierce - Feb 27 2023 - 10:36pm
- Ray Kurzweil Pushes Singularity Back To 2045
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Last year I attended a singularity conference and Ray Kurzweil's avatar predicted it was 25 years away. Well, it's been 25 years away for a long time. It's a nice, safe number, close enough that no one gives up and stops buying books (glo ...
Article - Hank Campbell - Mar 13 2023 - 6:51pm
- Neuroimaging: From Dead Fish To Diagnostics?
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For decades, functional magnetic resonance imaging, looking at changes in the brain's blood oxygen, has over-promised and under-delivered, which made it a punching bag in the science community. People in the field tried to claim changes in pretty pict ...
Article - Hank Campbell - Mar 15 2023 - 9:09am
- Abnormal Amygdala Neural Networks In Dogs With Anxiety
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A new study reports abnormalities in functional neural networks of dogs diagnosed with anxiety. Compared with healthy dogs, those with anxiety exhibit stronger connections between the amygdala and other regions of the anxiety network. ...
Article - News Staff - Mar 15 2023 - 3:45pm