by SoP | Feb 13, 2018 | News |
Simply moving the eyes triggers the eardrums to move too, says a new study by Duke University neuroscientists. The researchers found that keeping the head still but shifting the eyes to one side or the other sparks vibrations in the eardrums, even in the absence of any sounds.
by SoP | Oct 2, 2017 | News |
Brain’s reward center activity may protect against negative mental health effects. Poor sleep is both a risk factor, and a common symptom, of depression. But not everyone who tosses and turns at night becomes depressed. Individuals whose brains are more attuned to rewards may be protected from the negative mental health effects of poor sleep, says a new study by Duke University neuroscientists.
by SoP | Sep 13, 2017 | News |
Duke University neuroscientists have pinpointed a single type of neuron deep within the brain that serves as a “master controller” of habits.
by SoP | Aug 23, 2017 | News |
It might not seem like a big deal if you like Coke while your partner likes Pepsi — but new research suggests preferring different brands can affect our happiness in relationships more than shared interests or personality traits. “People think...
by SoP | Aug 4, 2017 | News |
Researchers use a multilayer clustering algorithm to help identify people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.