In a significant advance for brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, a University of Michigan research team has achieved ...

Some of the most complex cognitive functions are possible because different sides of your brain control them. Chief among ...

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(THE CONVERSATION) Some of the most complex cognitive functions are possible because different sides of your brain control them. Chief among them is speech perception, the ability to interpret ...

The brain's complexity stems from evolutionary layering—new functions built atop ancient foundations, resulting in a tangled and historical structure akin to London’s streets.

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A study of table tennis players in China found that 36 hours of sleep deprivation prolonged their reaction time and reduced ...

A major study from scientists in China is shifting how we think about aging. The long-held belief that aging is a one-way ...

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A new study published in The Journal of Neuroscience has uncovered how the human brain’s internal timing mechanisms shift ...

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