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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
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Haemoglobin levels affect the results of brain connectivity studies
In a nutshell: Natural variations in haemoglobin levels should be considered when using functional MRI to study brain connectivity. Read more
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Parenthood permanently changes the brain
In a nutshell: The experience of raising children is linked to life-long changes to the brain’s structure in mothers and fathers. Read more
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Better multitasking takes practice
In a nutshell: New research shows that multitasking involves more of the brain than previously thought, which might also explain why practice improves performance. Read more
