Scientists revealed the results of experiments testing how our brains give rise to conscious thought — and ended a 25-year-old bet.
Tag: Brain
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Collective Force of Head Hits Increases Odds of CTE, Study Says
The largest study of chronic traumatic encephalopathy to date found that the cumulative force of head hits absorbed by players in their careers is the best predictor of future brain disease.
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Birds Sing, but Are They Making Music? What Scientists Say.
Scientists are finding more evidence that birdsong parallels human-made music.
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Brain and Spine Implants Allow Paralyzed Man to Walk Naturally Again
In a new study, researchers describe a device that connects the intentions of a paralyzed patient to his physical movements.
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Chronic Pain Linked to Brain Signals in Orbitofrontal Cortex
A new study linked chronic pain to activity in the orbitofrontal cortex, an area involved in emotion regulation, self-evaluation and decision making.