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A part of the brain can still see – even if you can’t
In a nutshell: Even if the primary visual cortex is damaged — causing blindness — the pathway that transmits visual information from the retina is not completely destroyed. The penultimate stop on the pathway still processes visual information, even if it has nowhere… Read more
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In-phase doesn’t help, anti-phase doesn’t hinder
In a nutshell: In-phase or anti-phase electrical stimulation of the brain’s hemispheres does not affect the ability to track objects moving between the left and right fields of vision. Read more
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Reliving suppressed fear
In a nutshell: A newly identified brain circuit reignites the fear response, even after treatment to suppress it. Read more
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Your brain is full of spots, and somebody has counted all of them
In a nutshell: The distribution of highly active cells in the brain’s visual processing area reveals similarities between humans and other primates. Read more
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Rhythmic brain waves determine what you see – or don’t see
In a nutshell: Oscillations in brain activity influence how well we perceive objects in both expected and unexpected locations. Read more
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Seeing fast, acting slow
In a nutshell: Identifying an object in an unexpected location is quick, but responding to it is slowed down. Read more
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Studying a syndrome caused by a DNA deletion could provide insights into how schizophrenia develops
In a nutshell: A syndrome that increases the risk of developing schizophrenia is also linked to increased sensitivity to repeated sounds. Read more
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Greater flexibility in brain networks helps you solve harder puzzles
In a nutshell: The more different your brain networks are between resting and reasoning, the better your chances of solving difficult tasks. Read more
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Brain stimulation reverses the effects of fast music on learning
In a nutshell: Listening to high-tempo music can impair learning, but electrical brain stimulation reverses the effects. Read more
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Learning to look faster
In a nutshell: Repetitive training can improve what was thought to be an entirely reflexive behaviour. Read more
