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The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT: The rules neurons follow to make sense of what we see. Comment: Fascinated. TBI, personally vision impacted, but nearest to acknowledgement was from Professor Lorraine Cassidy. TThe Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT: The rules neurons follow to make sense of what we see. Comment: Fascinated. TBI, personally vision impacted, but nearest to acknowledgement was from Professor Lorraine Cassidy. Professor Trinity College Dublin.

Posted on May 17, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

May 14, 2026 Research Findings The rules neurons follow to make sense of what we see Brain cells take in many signals through thousands of circuit connections. A new study in mice discerns the rules that turn what could be … Continue reading →

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The Harvard Gazette: Is napping a sign of a deeper health problem?

Posted on May 15, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Health Is napping a sign of a deeper health problem? Anna Lamb Harvard Staff Writer May 13, 2026 5 min read New study finds link between certain sleep patterns and higher mortality in older adults If Grandpa occasionally dozes off in … Continue reading →

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Wars in the Middle East: but there is another War on Drugs to be considered … the links to Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey … all sources of illegal drugs and synthetic drugs. Highly recommend Netflix Legends, see below, just released May 7th 2026, 6 episodes

Posted on May 9, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Legends on Netflix a recommendation linking it todays need for War on Drugs, cover abroad and UK Thought for 1m 5s If you’re looking for a gripping, timely Netflix recommendation that hits right at the heart of the drug crisis—both … Continue reading →

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The Conversation: Photographic memory. Is this true? There’s just one problem. There’s no scientific evidence it exists.

Posted on May 7, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Become an author Sign up as a reader Sign in Academic rigour, journalistic flair Arts + Culture Business + Economy Education Environment Health Politics + Society Science + Tech World Podcasts Insights Share article Print article Hollywood loves a superpower. Not all involve capes or cosmic rays. Some … Continue reading →

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Fortune: Economists have found an answer to slowing cognitive decline: avoid retiring early, study finds

Posted on May 6, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

EconomyRetirement Economists have found an answer to slowing cognitive decline: avoid retiring early, study finds By  Sasha Rogelberg Reporter May 5, 2026, 12:09 PM ET A team of economists found loss of employment can lead to greater cognitive decline.Ulrich Baumgarten—Getty … Continue reading →

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Harvard Medical School: Scientists Create First-Ever ‘Smell Map’. Comment 30+ years since TBI, as well as losing hearing in my right ear, I lost the sense of smell. The constact response people gave oh you are so lucky. Smell is important, I can vouch for this

Posted on May 5, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Search Breadcrumb Scientists Create First-Ever ‘Smell Map’ A detailed diagram of smell receptors in the nose fills in missing details of how olfaction works Research 4 min read By CATHERINE CARUSO April 28, 2026 At a glance The future of federally funded … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: Mapping the Brain’s Hidden Hub for Creative Thought

Posted on May 1, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Mapping the Brain’s Hidden Hub for Creative Thought FeaturedNeuroscience April 29, 2026 Summary: What makes a brain creative? For years, neuroscientists have pointed to a “dynamic cooperation” between two opposing systems: the Default Mode Network (DMN), which handles spontaneous associations, and … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: Language and Empathy Have Distinct Origins in the Developing Brain

Posted on April 29, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

The processors for mentalizing and speaking are dissociated very early in the evolutionary process. Credit: Neuroscience News Language and Empathy Have Distinct Origins in the Developing Brain Featured Neuroscience ·April 27, 2026 Summary: What makes us human? For decades, scientists have … Continue reading →

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The Conversation: My husband was recently describing something that happened on a past holiday. It wasn’t a significant event, but it sounded pleasant. I, however, had no recollection of what he was telling me. He couldn’t quite believe it.

Posted on April 28, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Become an author Sign up as a reader Sign in Academic rigour, journalistic flair Arts + CultureBusiness + EconomyEducationEnvironmentHealthPolitics + SocietyScience + TechWorldPodcastsInsights Share article Print article My husband was recently describing something that happened on a past holiday. It wasn’t a significant event, but it sounded pleasant. … Continue reading →

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The Harvard Gazette: The Puzzle of Alzheimer’s Disease

Posted on April 27, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Search Subscribe April 2026 The Puzzle of Alzheimer’s Disease Three scientists taking varied approaches to understanding Alzheimer’s discuss what it will take to move the field forward Winter 2026 Image: Getty Images/OksanaTkachova In the 120 years since Alzheimer’s disease was … Continue reading →

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