Neurogenesis - “The birth of new neurons in the brain; also referred to as the process in which neurons are created.”The growth of new brain cells occurs in the region of the brain called the “hippocampus.” The ‘hippocampus’ is an area involved with memory, learning, and other cognitive functions. In order to live […]

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Introduction
Ever wonder how you’re brain is able to control the perception of time? At times it seems as if life is flying by - especially when we are involved in a fun activity or event. At other times, though, when we are stressed out or witness a scary event, time seems to stop […]

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Gay brains similar to straight brains of the opposite sex
Recently, brain scans have provided scientists with some of the best evidence that ‘being gay’ or ‘being straight’ is part of a biologically-fixed genetic trait. The brain scans revealed - that in homosexuals - key brain structures responsible for anxiety, mood, emotion, and aggressiveness are […]

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New synaptic molecular evolution theory
Human intelligence has little or nothing to do with brain size - scientists have known this for awhile. Having a bigger brain will not necessarily make you more intelligent than another person. A relatively recent report by the Daily Mail Newspaper discussed a study that compared human brains […]

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Researchers discover why schizophrenia symptoms vary depending on the individual
A relatively new study offers hope towards learning how certain individuals behave during an episode of psychosis. The study, which appeared in the June 18th issue of The Journal of Neuroscience, discussed the brain activity of healthy individuals compared with participants who ingested the […]

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Hearing voices: not as uncommon as you may think

Contrary to popular belief, not only schizophrenics experience auditory hallucinations a.K.a. hear voices. Many people who are not even mentally ill often report hearing claps, whistles, buzzing voices, or even music in their head. Around 70 % of schizophrenics hear voices that interrupt their thought […]

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