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03/08/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Sleep and memories: Study shows sound cues can help participants solve puzzles while they’re ASLEEP
Researchers from Northwestern University have found a fascinating way to activate problem-solving during sleep. In a study published in the journal Psychological Science, the researchers explained how they used sound cues to stimulate information processing in sleeping participants. When the volunteers woke up the next day, they were able to work out the brainteasers they failed to solve the previous night. “This study provides […]
12/11/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Not monkeying around: Monkeys “exhibit more cognitive flexibility” compared to humans, say researchers
Apparently, monkeys outperform humans when it comes to coming up with strategies. This is according to new research by a group of psychologists from Georgia State University, who conducted a test that pitted the cognitive flexibility of humans against those of monkeys. The test, as described in the journal Scientific Reports, involved 56 humans and 29 monkeys, […]
09/23/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Scientists can now implant “false memories” into animal brains
The idea of scientists implanting “false” memories might seem like a scene straight out of a science-fiction book. But as it turns out, it isn’t as far-fetched as it seems. In a recent study, neuroscientists at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto succeeded in manipulating mice brains into retaining memories that never happened to them […]
08/25/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Study proposes that the “fight or flight” response is triggered by your bones, NOT adrenaline
In the face of fear and apparent danger, both humans and animals initiate an acute reaction to stress in their bodies. Their breath quickens, their pupils dilate and their hearts begin to pound faster than usual. These programmed changes occur as part of the so-called “fight-or-flight” response. Scientists have long believed that the hormone called adrenaline triggers […]
08/25/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Shedding light on animal behavior: Rats can learn to play hide-and-seek just for fun, say scientists
In a recent breakthrough, scientists found that rats can be taught to play hide-and-seek just for the fun of it. The bizarre experiment, described in the journal Science, involved teaching rats both the hiding and seeking roles using social interactions and positive reinforcement. The German neuroscientists behind the experiment noted that the rats squeaked if […]
06/25/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Exposure to chronic, low dose radiation in deep space could harm astronauts’ brains
A study from the Society for Neuroscience has found that traveling to Mars may be more dangerous than previously thought. This is because astronauts may be bombarded by a constant stream of low dose radiation which, in time, can negatively affect the health of their brains. The study, published in the journal eNeuro, highlights the need to develop stronger safety measures […]
05/13/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Immune cells ATTACK the aging brain and release a substance that hinders new nerve cell production, report scientists
One of the defining features of the brain that sets it apart from all other organs of the human body (except muscles) is that it is made up of cells that cannot regenerate. The nerve cells in the brain called neurons are terminally differentiated, meaning that, unlike skin cells or blood cells, they cannot reproduce. So […]
05/09/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers find a new method of using bone marrow stem cells to reverse multiple sclerosis (MS) in animal subjects
Stem cell therapy, also known as regenerative medicine, is a type of treatment that harnesses the power of stem cells to promote the repair of diseased, dysfunctional or damaged tissue. Stem cells, which serve as the body’s raw materials, are the earliest form of all cells in the human body. Prior to their maturation into specialized […]
04/29/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Scientists discover neurons that remain “forever young” through life
Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco have discovered a mysterious group of neurons in the amygdala – the part of the brain responsible for emotional processing and for governing social behaviors and interactions. These neurons, they noted, remain in an immature state throughout a person’s childhood. While most of these neurons mature quickly once a person reaches […]
04/08/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Research studies near-death experiences: Almost 300 participants report psychological, spiritual experiences
One in 10 people have reported a near-death experience, or NDE, new research says. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) and other European institutions, pooled responses from over 1,000 study participants across 35 countries and found 289 people who reported some kind of psychological or spiritual experience. Of the 289, 106 […]
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