Posts Tagged ‘cortex’
Learning in visual brain happens early
U. MINNESOTA (US) — Independent of conscious visual processing, an early part of the brain’s visual system rewires itself when people are trained to perceive patterns. Continue…
Tuesday, November 23, 2010 10:54 - 0 Comments
Health & Medicine - Feb 5, 2010 13:20 - 2 Comments
Brain’s ‘fear map’ extends to new region
EMORY (US)—Draw a map of the brain when fear and anxiety are involved, and the amygdala—the brain’s almond-shaped center for panic and fight-or-flight responses—looms large. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 25, 2010 15:19 - 7 Comments
Brain disconnect marks kids with ADHD
UC DAVIS—Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often struggle with tasks that measure attention because of a disconnect between two areas of the brain, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 9, 2009 12:45 - 1 Comment
Another pathway to your heart(beat)
U. IOWA (US)—A recent study suggests the inner sense of our pounding heart—known as interoceptive awareness—relies on two independent pathways, contrary to what had been asserted by prominent researchers. (more…)
Science & Technology - Sep 28, 2009 18:21 - 1 Comment
Monkey brain signals mental wanderlust
DUKE (US)—Knowing when to stay with what’s familiar or when to search for something new can be tricky, especially for those with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Using brain scans, researchers are able to predict when monkeys will switch from exploiting a known resource to exploring their options. (more…)
Science & Technology, Society & Culture - Jul 20, 2009 14:28 - 0 Comments
To multitask, first brain must practice, practice
VANDERBILT (US)—The reason most people are lousy multitaskers, according to new research, is that our brains process tasks slowly, creating a decision-making bottleneck when multiple tasks compete for attention. Train the brain to perform a task more quickly and multitasking becomes a snap. (more…)
