Jan 05 2011
How the Brain Shops
Individual human brain cells can be savvy shoppers.
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Nov 29 2010
Chemicals in Apple Skins, Wine Could Help Fight Alzheimer’s
A type of chemical derived from curry, wine and apple skins may help protect nerve cells from Alzheimer's.
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Nov 23 2010
Face Shield May Prevent Military Brain Injuries
Helmets currently leave soldiers' faces unprotected, allowing explosive forces to blast through.
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Nov 11 2010
Wandering Minds Less Happy Than Focused Ones
People often think about things other than what they're doing and it generally makes them unhappy.
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Nov 08 2010
Human, Neanderthal Brains the Same Until Birth
The first year of life sparked dramatic differences in development that may have given humans an edge.
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Nov 04 2010
Zapping the Brain Improves Math Skills
By applying electrical current to the brain, researchers can enhance a person's mathematical performance for up to six months.
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Oct 28 2010
Mind Over Machine
People control a computer through electrodes implanted in their brains.
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Oct 14 2010
Bilingualism Good for the Brain
The longer a person has spoken two or more languages, the greater the cognitive effects.
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Oct 14 2010
Bilingualism Good for the Brain
The longer a person has spoken two or more languages, the greater the cognitive effects.
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Sep 27 2010
Can’t Focus? Could Be High Estrogen
High estrogen levels in women while they are ovulating may be responsible for problems concentrating.
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