Tag: cognitive science
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ADHD Medications May Boost Alertness More Than Focus, Study Suggests
New Clues About How ADHD Medications Work prescription medicines used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may primarily work by increasing alertness and interest in tasks, rather than directly enhancing the brain’s ability to focus. A recent study explored how common ADHD medications influence brain activity and behavior, seeking to untangle the longstanding question…
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New Insights into Face Blindness: What Prosopagnosia Reveals About Human Recognition
Understanding Face Blindness: Why Prosopagnosia Matters For most people, recognizing a familiar face happens in the blink of an eye. But for individuals with developmental prosopagnosia, or face blindness, that automatic ability does not work the same way. Researchers have long sought to understand how the brain differentiates faces from other objects and how some…
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Warning Call Unites Birds Worldwide: Innate-Learned Signals
Global Discovery: A Shared Warning Across Continents A recent study published in Nature Ecology and Evolution reveals a remarkable evolutionary bridge in avian communication. Researchers spanning Cornell University and Donana Biological Station in Seville examined how birds respond to brood parasites, a strategy in which parasitic birds lay eggs in others’ nests. In a finding…
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Groundbreaking Discovery of Decision-Making in Mice Brains
Introduction For the first time in scientific history, researchers have achieved a monumental breakthrough by mapping the entire brain activity of mice during decision-making processes. This remarkable study, involving neuroscientists from around the globe, opens new avenues for understanding how brains function when faced with choices, providing insights that could revolutionize our understanding of both…
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Groundbreaking Study Reveals Decision-Making in Mouse Brains
Introduction to the Groundbreaking Study In a remarkable achievement, neuroscientists from around the globe have successfully mapped the brain activity of mice during decision-making processes for the first time. This pioneering research not only enhances our understanding of animal cognition but may also pave the way for insights into human decision-making mechanisms. The Study: Methodology…