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Working memory may compensate for lack of attention

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From the Society for Neuroscience press release: A study in eNeuro shows that, when remembering a sequence of events, the brain focuses on the event paid the least attention, rather than replaying the events in the order they… 

Firmer, fitter frame linked to firmer, fitter brain

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From the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering press release: Scientists have observed that more aerobically fit individuals have better memories. To investigate this phenomenon, they used magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), which measures the firmness… 

Brain injury in kids might lead to alcohol abuse

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From the Frontiers press release: Researchers at Ohio State University have surveyed previous studies to investigate the relationship between traumatic brain injuries and alcohol abuse. They found evidence that traumatic brain injuries in children and… 

How the brain recognizes familiar faces

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From the Rockefeller University press release: There’s nothing quite like the rush of recognition that comes from seeing a familiar face. But scientists have been hard-pressed to explain how we identify well-known faces — or how… 

Study examines impact of taboo words

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From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign press release: Taboo words provoke certain responses in readers’ heart rates and brains, diminishing their attention and memory, research has shown. A new paper by scholars at the University…