How Science Is Rewiring The Dyslexic Brain
Scientists are exploring how human brains learn to read — and discovering new ways that brains with dyslexia can learn to cope.
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Your Dog Remembers Every Move You Make
Our canine pals remember lots of facts, like where to find the food bowl. Now there's evidence they also have aspects of "episodic memory," which allow them to relive experiences and events.
Heavy Screen Time Rewires Young Brains, For Better And Worse
Bombarding young mice with video and audio stimulation changes the way the brain develops. But some scientists think those sorts of brain changes could protect kids from stressing out in a busy world.
Brain Scientists Trace Rat Ticklishness To Play Behavior
Why and when tickling makes us laugh is still mysterious. But researchers who studied what happens in rat brains when they're tickled say they emit ultrasonic giggles, too — when in the mood for fun.
How Small Fibs Lead To Big Lies
A new study finds evidence of "a gradual escalation of self-serving dishonesty," in which small lies pave the way for larger deceptions.
Teens' Penchant For Risk-Taking May Help Them Learn Faster
The impulsivity and risk-taking that are common among teenagers may be a side effect of having a brain tuned to learn a lot of new stuff fast, researchers say. So it could be good in the long run.
This Scientist Is Trying To Unravel What Sugar Does To The Brain
Molecular biologist Monica Dus is studying fruit flies to understand how a high sugar diet affects the brain and leads to overeating and obesity. And she just won a big grant to dig deeper.
How A Dog In An MRI Scanner Is Like Your Grandma At A Disco
To study dogs' brain activity, scientists had to train canines to hold absolutely still for eight minutes without restraint. But how do you get a dog to freeze that long inside a clanging MRI scanner?
Zika Images Show 'Worst Brain Infections That Doctors Will Ever See'
Babies born with small heads are "just the tip of the iceberg" of what Zika does to a fetus's brain, says Dr. Deborah Levine, a contributor to a new study.
A Sniff Test For Alzheimer's Checks For The Ability To Identify Odors
New research suggests it may be possible to spot people in the early stages of Alzheimer's by testing their ability to recognize fragrances. The goal is a quick and inexpensive screening test.