Scientists Optimize Methods to Study Brains at Rest in a Key Model Organism
Right choice of sedative/anesthetic preserves resting state network in marmosets
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National Study Finds Potential Link between Video Gaming and Improved Cognitive Performance
Study of more than 2,000 children finds that those who game perform better in tasks involving attention, active memory, and more
Interacting with Dogs Sparks Activity in the Prefrontal Cortex
New study explores the neurological mechanisms behind the benefits of interacting with pets
A New Statistical Method for Improved Brain Mapping
Mapping the brain is a challenge that mobilizes many neuroscience researchers around the world
Brain Imaging Shows What Happens When We Question Fake News
Research finds asking yourself key questions activates the critical thinking centers of the brain
Ability to Focus May Falter After Eating One Meal in High Saturated Fat
The study also looked at the effects of a condition known as leaky gut on concentration
Want to Learn a New Skill? Take Some Short Breaks
The study results highlight the critically important role rest may play in learning
Robots to Autocomplete Soldier Tasks
New research looks at soldier brain activity during specific tasks for ways to incorporate AI teaming to dynamically complete tasks
3D-Printed Transparent Skull Provides a Window to the Brain
The device allows fundamental brain research that could provide new insight for human brain conditions
Speaking with a Robot Is Not as Pleasant as Talking to a Human
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) was used to record the brain activity of participants speaking with another human or with a robot