Study points to mathematical patterns in music
From the McGill University press release: Whether it’s Bach or Brubeck, a new study shows that composers repeat rhythmic patterns in their works in such a way that the part is a copy of the…
Study suggests activating visual cortex improves sense of smell
From the McGill University press release via EurekAlert!: A new study reveals for the first time that activating the brain’s visual cortex with a small amount of electrical stimulation actually improves our sense of smell.…
Study suggests computerised training may help schizophrenia patients to monitor reality
From the UCSF press release via HealthCanal: People with schizophrenia who completed 80 hours of intensive, computerized cognitive training exercises were better able to perform complex tasks that required them to distinguish their internal thoughts…
Study suggests presence of faulty serotonin receptor in people with depression
From the Medical University of Vienna press release via HealthCanal: Researchers at the MedUni Vienna have, for the first time, investigated the influence of the serotonin system on the default mode network (DMN) in the…
Study suggests hyperactivity in brain may explain some symptoms of depression
From the UCLA press release: Most of us know what it means when it’s said that someone is depressed. But commonly, true clinical depression brings with it a number of other symptoms. These can include…
Study suggests decrease in neuroplasticity of depressed brain has to do with reduced functionality of support cells
From the Karolinska Institute press release via AlphaGalileo: During depression, the brain becomes less plastic and adaptable, and thus less able to perform certain tasks, like storing memories. Researchers at the Swedish medical university Karolinska…
Study suggests meditation has positive effects on mood and anxiety in patients with memory problems
From the Thomas Jefferson University press release via Newswise: Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital determined that mantra-based meditation can have a positive impact on emotional responses to stress, fatigue and anxiety in adults with…
Bird study suggests capacity to move in time with rhythm may be connected to ability to learn speech
From the RIKEN press release via ResearchSEA: Even though typical dance-floor activity might suggest otherwise, humans generally demonstrate a remarkable capacity to synchronize their body movements in response to auditory stimuli. But is this ability…
Eye-tracking study examines social strategies for children with autism spectrum disorders
From the Elsevier press release via AlphaGalileo: In a study published in the March 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Katherine Rice and colleagues, from the Marcus…
Study suggests scent of rosemary may boost brain performance
From the SAGE Publications press release via MedicalXPress: Hailed since ancient times for its medicinal properties, we still have a lot to learn about the effects of rosemary. Now researchers writing in Therapeutic Advances in…