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Macaque study sheds light on brain's perception of static images
Medical Xpress· 6 days agoThe study, done in macaques and published April 29 in Nature Neuroscience, revealed that certain visual neurons in the brain simply see what's in front ...
Bigger-brained gull species thrive in urban spaces
Popular Science via Yahoo News· 2 days ago“It’s not something you might expect from a seabird, so we wanted to try to understand why they do it.” [Related: Seagulls hunger for food touched by...
Study Identifies The 1 Grandparent Who Has The Biggest Impact On Kids
HuffPost Life via Yahoo News· 1 day agoYouth who lived with their grandparents or who did not have at least one living grandparent were...
Scientists identify new brain circuit in mice that controls body's inflammatory reactions
Science Daily· 4 days ago"The brain is the center of our thoughts, emotions, memories and feelings," said Hao Jin, PhD, a co-first author of the study published online today in ...
Study: Vaping linked to increased lead and uranium exposure
The Day· 1 day agoMost vapes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and damaging to adolescent brain development. The recent study, published in the journal Tobacco ...
B.C. study finds older brains rewarded by music they don’t even like
Houston Today· 2 days agoThe brains of older adults feel a sense of reward when listening to music, even if it’s a song they...
Scientists identify new brain circuit in mice that controls body's inflammatory reactions
Medical Xpress· 4 days ago"The brain is the center of our thoughts, emotions, memories and feelings," said Hao Jin, Ph.D., a co-first author of the study published online in Nature ...
Birds overcome brain damage to sing again
Medical Xpress· 2 days agoIn a new study, they discover that zebra finches can reacquire the ability to sing after brain damage similar to that experienced by stroke victims—but...
Super-detailed map of brain cells that keep us awake could improve our understanding of...
LiveScience· 4 days agoScientists have charted a comprehensive map of the brain cells responsible for keeping us awake. In doing so, they aim to better understand the mechanisms that enable human ...
Study: Teenage vapers at higher risk of exposure to toxic metals
dpa international via Yahoo News· 5 days agoTeenagers who vape often could be at a higher risk of exposure to toxic metals, potentially harming ...