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Will This Device Protect Athletes’ Brains, or Only Make Them Think It Does?
More and more pro and college athletes are trying on the Q-Collar as they search for something, anything, that might keep their brains safe. But does it work?
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Narcissistic tendencies moderate the association between testosterone levels and generosity in men
New research provides evidence that narcissism moderates the relationship between testosterone and generosity in men. The study, published in Hormones and Behavior, found that the most generous men tended to be low in endogenous testosterone and simultaneously low in narcissism. Unexpectedly, however, the researchers also found that heightened testosterone levels in combination with heightened narcissism was a significant positive predictor of generosity. ...
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Want to start your own company? You might have a brain parasite.
A new study of alpha leaders underscores a strange link between entrepreneurship and an infection caused by cat poop
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Elon Musk Shows Off Monkey That Can Type With Brain Implant Instead of Typewriter
During a show and tell, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk showed off what his brain computer interface (BCI) startup Neuralink has been working on.
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Puzzling changes were discovered in the brains of people who suffer from migraines
A new bit of research has discovered several puzzling changes in the brains of individuals that suffer from migraines
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Brain cancer vaccine succeeds at prolonging survival in Phase 3 trial
A Phase 3 trial for Northwest Biotherapeutics’s DCVax-L vaccine extended survival in patients with gliobastoma for many months, or in some cases, years: according to new data.
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Brain-Powered Wheelchair Shows Real-World Promise
In one of the first studies of its kind, several people with motor disabilities were able to operate a wheelchair
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Neuroimaging study suggests smartphone addiction may reduce the capacity for creativity
Researchers in China investigated the consequences of smartphone addiction on creativity. Using brain imaging technology, they measured cortical responses to creative tasks. The results indicate that smartphone addiction negatively influences the brain’s creative capacity. Specifically, the brain’s prefrontal cortex and temporal areas were not as active when asked to think creatively. This was in contrast to participants who did not have a smartphone addiction.
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Popular ‘anti-aging’ supplement may lead to brain cancer, study says
A popular anti-aging vitamin may lead to an increased risk of brain cancer, according to a new MU study.
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Why Some People Conjure Terrifying ‘Sleep Paralysis Demons,’ According to a Neuroscientist
Neuroscientist Ben Rein explains the strange phenomenon of hallucinating while on the edge of consciousness.
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Human brain cells transplanted onto rat brain can influence its behavior, Stanford study suggests
Researchers were able to confirm that sensations from the rat's whiskers were being processed by the human brain cells. They also engineered cells that were sensitive to a colored light, then taught the rat to associate the light with a reward.
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Neuroscientists unravel the mystery of why you can’t tickle yourself
New study shows how tickling, playfulness can address key questions about the brain.
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A $500 Million International Project Will Create the Most Detailed Map of the Brain Ever
The Allen Institute in Seattle will lead the project, but it involves collaboration across 17 other institutions in the US, Europe, and Japan.
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An Anatomical Quirk Could Explain Why Whale Brains Aren't Pulverized When They Dive
Humans have concocted all sorts of equipment to help us overcome the intense water pressures of the ocean's depths.
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Why it is awesome that your brain can experience awe
By transforming our sense of self and meaning, and enhancing our relationship with others and the wider world, awe can improve our mental and physical health.
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Repeated concussions can thicken the skull, Monash University study finds
New research has found that repeated concussions can thicken the structure of skull bones. Previous studies have shown damage to the brain following concussion, but have not looked at the brain’s protective covering.
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The Science of Thinking
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Counting from left to right feels ‘natural’ – but new research shows our brains count faster from bottom to top
Horizontal number lines are often the default option – but our brains may process numbers more quickly in a vertical arrangement.
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Unpicking the link between smell and memories
The ability of aromas to bring back highly specific memories is becoming better understood, and could be used to boost and heal our brains.
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Our DNA Could Affect the Potency of Psychedelics in the Brain
A new study has identified that variation in genes coding for key receptors in our brains may alter the potency of psychedelic drugs. The research suggests that our genetics should be a factor in future clinical trials of these drugs’ therapeutic potential.
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