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Why Congenitally Blind People Show Activity in Visual-Processing Areas of the Brain
Neuroscience News - 21 Jan 2023 00:22
Study reveals structural changes of connectivity in the thalamus to other brain areas in those with congenital blindness, providing evidence of brain plasticity. The areas of the thalamus that connect with the occipital ...
Procrastination Is Linked to Poor Mental and Physical Health
Neuroscience News - 21 Jan 2023 23:30
Procrastination is linked to increased anxiety, stress, pain, unhealthier lifestyles, and delays in seeking assistance for general health problems.
Protein Movement Reveals Brain Tumor's Weak Spot
Neuroscience News - 21 Jan 2023 22:30
In glioblastoma brain cancer, EGFR (HER1) genetic mutations lead to a movement of a large part of the extracellular region of the protein. This activates the intracellular area in a particular way that drives glioblastom...
Exploring the Features of Music That People Fall Asleep To
Neuroscience News - 21 Jan 2023 20:39
While most people prefer to drift off to sleep listening to quieter and slower songs, some feel more relaxed when listening to familiar, high-energy popular music.
Researchers Synthesize Ocean-Based Molecule That Could Fight Parkinson's
Neuroscience News - 21 Jan 2023 19:58
Researchers have successfully created a synthetic version of a small molecule found in a recently discovered sea sponge that appears to have therapeutic benefits for Parkinson's disease.
This Week's Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through January 21)
Singularity Hub - 21 Jan 2023 17:00
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE What Happens When AI Has Read Everything? Ross Andersen | The Atlantic “Artificial intelligence has in recent years proved itself to be a quick study, although it is being educated in a manner t...
Is the Yellowstone supervolcano really 'due' for an eruption?
Live Science - 21 Jan 2023 12:00
Yellowstone's supervolcano last erupted 70,000 years ago. Will it erupt again anytime soon?