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Role of dopamine in songbird's brain plasticity

Posted: 02 Jul 2021 12:43 PM PDT

Neuroscientists have demonstrated in new research that dopamine plays a key role in how songbirds learn complex new sounds.

Smart technology is not making us dumber

Posted: 02 Jul 2021 12:43 PM PDT

There is no scientific evidence that shows that smartphones and digital technology harm our biological cognitive abilities.

Pioneering noninvasive technique for neurological conditions

Posted: 02 Jul 2021 08:46 AM PDT

Researchers are developing a new, noninvasive brain stimulation technique to treat neurological disorders, including pain, traumatic brain injury (TBI), epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and more.

Researchers explore how children learn language

Posted: 02 Jul 2021 08:45 AM PDT

New research pinpoints how young children quickly learn language, opening new paths to leverage for machine learning.