| We've been working on a new video series about a variety of topics related to the brain and BrainHQ. Check out the first one (below) on the importance of the cochlear implant to the understanding of brain plasticity. And stay tuned for many more to come! |
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| | | It Takes Two
How do our brains recognize and navigate our environment? Scientists used to think the same part of the brain was at work, but it turns out that two distinct parts are involved: one that recognizes a place (as a bathroom, a park, or whatever other environment it is) and a second that manages navigation through it. This finding has implications for surgery and rehabilitation, as well as building robotic systems. Learn more. |
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Not So Bird-Brained After All
A lot of people don’t associate intelligence with birds, but crows are surprisingly smart animals. In one recent study, researchers found that crows could combine parts to create tools, a skill requiring complex thinking and problem solving. Before this study, that ability had only been seen in humans and other great apes. Find out more. |
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Crafting for Cognitive Calm
Are you a crafter? If not, you might want to become one! Numerous studies show that crafting—knitting, quilting, woodworking, and so on—can reduce stress and anxiety. Find out more. |
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New Role for the Cerebellum
Historically, scientists have believed that the major role of the cerebellum was limited to muscle coordination. But a new study shows that only about 20% of the cerebellum is devoted to movement. The rest is actually involved in quality control of higher-level cognition. Learn more. |
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Saving Money a Challenge for the Brain
A recent study shows that our brains are better at recognizing opportunities to earn money than they are at opportunities to save money. In other words, our brains prioritize earning over saving—which may be a part of why so many people struggle to save for retirement. The good news is we might be able to retrain the brain for better saving. Learn more. |
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Book of the Month
Think Tank: Forty Neuroscientists Explore the Biological Roots of Human Experience (2018)
David J. Linden
“What idea about brain function would you most like to explain to the world?” That’s the question that neuroscientist David J. Linden asked forty colleagues—and Think Tank is the result. It includes essays on everything from the concept of beauty to vision as a “superpower” to mind reading—all from the perspective of experts in the brain. It’s a great read for people with an interest in the fascinating world of neuroscience. Learn more or buy on Amazon. |
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