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A new computational model of the brain based closely on its biology and physiology has not only learned a simple visual ...

Humans possess a remarkable balance between stability and flexibility, enabling them to quickly establish new plans and ...

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Tiny lab-grown brains are offering an unprecedented look at how schizophrenia and bipolar disorder disrupt neural activity.

A team of UChicago psychology researchers used fMRI scans to learn why certain moments carry such lasting power ...

When we watch someone move, get injured, or express emotion, our brain doesn’t just see it—it partially feels it. Researchers ...

Language is more strongly controlled by the left half of the brain, while other functions are more strongly controlled by the ...

The field of cognitive neuroscience has increasingly turned its attention to the detrimental effects of hypoxia on brain and cognitive functions. While significant progress has been made in ...

As teens spend less time with their friends in person, scientists are beginning to uncover how isolation may affect the ...

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