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New Brain Research Shows Two Parents May Be Better Than One
May 1, 2013 — Scientists have discovered that adult brain cell production might be determined, in part, by the early parental environment. The study suggests that dual parenting may be more beneficial than single ... > full story -
How Brain's Auditory Center Transmits Information for Decisions, Actions
May 1, 2013 — When a pedestrian hears the screech of a car's brakes, she has to decide whether, and if so, how, to move in response. Is the action taking place blocks away, or 20 feet to the left? One of the ... > full story -
Gentle Touch and the Bionic Eye: Using Haptics to Improve Outcomes for People Given Visual Prosthetics
May 1, 2013 — Normal vision is essentially a spatial sense that often relies upon touch and movement during and after development. Training with haptic, touch, technology could improve outcomes for the blind ... > full story -
Hypothalamus: Brain Region May Hold Key to Aging
May 1, 2013 — While the search continues for the Fountain of Youth, researchers may have found the body's "fountain of aging": the brain region known as the hypothalamus. For the first time, scientists report that ... > full story -
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Neon Exposes Hidden ALS Cells
April 30, 2013 — A small group of neurons in the cortex play a big role in ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a fatal disease. But the neurons have been difficult to study because they look so similar to others in ... > full story -
Psychological Trauma After Miscarriage Is More Likely in Women Using Assisted Reproduction
April 30, 2013 — Subfertile women who conceive through assisted reproduction are more likely to experience a greater traumatic impact following early pregnancy loss compared with women who conceive naturally, ... > full story -
Musical Memory Deficits Start in Auditory Cortex
April 30, 2013 — Congenital amusia is a disorder characterized by impaired musical skills, which can extend to an inability to recognize very familiar tunes. The neural bases of this deficit are now being deciphered. ... > full story -
How Tetraplegic Subject Utilizes Brain-Machine Interfaces to Manipulate Prosthetic Arm, and Regain and Restore Significant Limb Functionality
April 30, 2013 — Researchers have presented impressive findings detailing how the use of brain-machine interfaces and robotic prosthetic arms may help those suffering from upper-limb paralysis or amputation regain ... > full story -
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Happiness: There’s an App for That; Boston Bombings Unhappiest Day in Five Years, New Sensor Shows
April 30, 2013 — The day of the Boston Marathon was the saddest day in nearly 5 years of observations by a team of scientists from the University of Vermont and The MITRE Corporation. For the first time, results from ... > full story -
Bone Marrow Stromal Cell Treatment Improves Functional Outcome, Helps Repair Biostructural Damage from Traumatic Brain Injury
April 30, 2013 — Results show positive impact that bone marrow stromal cell therapy can have for those suffering from certain types of traumatic brain ... > full story
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