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Measuring changes in attention, not perception
In a nutshell: Attention and perception are separate brain processes. A tool commonly used to track one could actually be measuring the other. Read more
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Mapping cell density in the human eye
In a nutshell: A new map of cell density in the human retina will help researchers better understand visual perception. Read more
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Coating carbon fibres to improve neural interfacing
In a nutshell: A new carbon-based coating improves the performance of carbon-fibre microelectrodes, enabling two-way communication with single brain cells. Read more
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A new open dataset for studying the brain
In a nutshell: The publicly accessible Monash rsPET-MR dataset will help researchers to understand network dynamics in the brain. Read more
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Twisted topographic maps in the brain
In a nutshell: Researchers have identified a new type of visual representation in the brain, using modelling and electrophysiological techniques. Read more
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New recommendations on best practices in neuroimaging research
In a nutshell: New recommendations for reporting on EEG and MEG experiments aim to improve the reproducibility of neuroimaging research. Read more
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Many women feel ‘phantom kicks’ after pregnancy
In a nutshell: The prevalence of ‘phantom kicks’ after the end of pregnancy has implications for fetal health monitoring and women’s mental health. Read more
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Primates form and use abstract rules
In a nutshell: A new theoretical framework describes how humans and other primates use the prefrontal cortex to make and update the rules that guide their behaviours. Read more
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Predicting the severity of psychotic symptoms
In a nutshell: Rather than considering schizophrenia symptoms as present or absent, researchers are using machine learning to predict their severity on a continuous scale. Read more
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Injuries disrupt the brain’s distributed connectivity
In a nutshell: Damage to one hemisphere of the brain can lead to decreased connectivity across the brain, beyond the site of injury. Read more
