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Tribute to pioneering cognitive neuroscientist Professor Eleanor Maguire. Comment so sad to read about the passing of Professor Eleanor Maguire. Ironically, when I had breast cancer 2017/18 and was writing a book about same and the impact of TBI, amnesia, loss of olfactory sense of smell, et al, I came across her work and it provided so many answers at the time, I wrote to her and she kindly replied with other links too. Below is the tribute from UCL. Quote: This is core to loss due to TBI in my case: “Eleanor substantiated her “Scene Construction Theory” with numerous studies that showed how the hippocampus constantly constructs spatially coherent scenes, automatically synthesising and anticipating representations of the world beyond what was immediately presented to the sensorium (the part of the brain that processes sensory information).This, she proposed, was what enables us to re-experience the past (memory) and imagine future events and places which is – of course – essential for navigation.

Posted on February 19, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

UCL NewsHome Tribute to pioneering cognitive neuroscientist Professor Eleanor Maguire 15 January 2025 UCL colleagues and alumni have paid tribute to the award-winning researcher, Professor Eleanor Maguire, whose groundbreaking studies into spatial awareness and memory, led to a deeper understanding … Continue reading →

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Source: The Electric Typewriter, Essay: The Empty Brain. Quote: “…From this simple exercise, we can begin to build the framework of a metaphor-free theory of intelligent human behaviour – one in which the brain isn’t completely empty, but is at least empty of the baggage of the IP metaphor…” and “…We simply sing or recite – no retrieval necessary…” Comment: Post TBI and amnesia, impossible to recite poetry or words of songs

Posted on February 12, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

The empty brain Your brain does not process information, retrieve Brought to you by Curio, an Aeon partnerListen to more Aeon Essays here SYNDICATE THIS ESSAY Robert Epstein is a senior research psychologist at the American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology in … Continue reading →

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New Atlas: US approves “milestone” Parkinson’s treatment for 2025 release

Posted on February 8, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Medical Devices US approves “milestone” Parkinson’s treatment for 2025 release By Bronwyn Thompson February 04, 2025 A new treatment to allow Parkinson’s patients to better control their symptoms will be available in the US in 2025 Depositphotos View 1 Images Americans … Continue reading →

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How the Brain Processes Space and Time. Comment: TBI … a great explanation that is so difficult for a person to understand

Posted on January 29, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

How the Brain Processes Space and Time FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience ·January 27, 2025 Summary: New research highlights a functional hierarchy in the brain’s processing of space and time. In posterior areas, like the occipital cortex, space and time are tightly linked and … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News.com: How the Brain Uses Place Cells to Anchor Episodic Memories

Posted on January 18, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

How the Brain Uses Place Cells to Anchor Episodic Memories FeaturedNeuroscience ·January 15, 2025 Summary: Researchers have developed a model explaining how place cells in the hippocampus anchor both spatial and episodic memories. Grid cells in the entorhinal cortex interact with … Continue reading →

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Ketamine Offers Hope for Parkinson’s Treatment-Linked Dyskinesia

Posted on January 4, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Ketamine Offers Hope for Parkinson’s Treatment-Linked Dyskinesia FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience January 3, 2025 Summary: Researchers have uncovered a new understanding of levodopa-induced dyskinesia, a common side effect in Parkinson’s patients, revealing that the motor cortex disconnects rather than directly causing these movements. The … Continue reading →

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With over 650 publications to his name, Meaney has helped bridge the gap between molecular biology and public health. Neuroscience News

Posted on January 3, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

How Early Experiences Shape Genes, Brain Health, and Resilience FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience ·December 31, 2024 Summary: New research in epigenetics reveals how early-life experiences influence gene expression and brain development. By bridging the gap between nature and nurture, this work shows that environmental … Continue reading →

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Fascinating for people who have TBI “Human Thought Lags Behind Sensor Speed : Neuroscience News

Posted on December 31, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Why does the brain process one thought at a time rather than many in parallel the way our sensory systems do? Credit: Neuroscience News Human Thought Lags Behind Sensory Speed Featured Neuroscience ·December 30, 2024 Summary: A new study reveals that … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News.com: How the Brain Processes Visual Information

Posted on December 21, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Targeted or Broadcast? How the Brain Processes Visual Information Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience ·December 17, 2024 Summary: Researchers have uncovered how visual information is processed across the brain’s complex and flexible networks. One study showed visual signals are selectively targeted or … Continue reading →

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Broca’s Aphasia explained. Previous article in Nature is about how science is progressing. Experienced Brocas as a result of TBI – this sums up the frustration in trying to speak with people “It takes a lot of effort to say a complete sentence so you may remove certain words to make it easier.” So that people understand Brocas, we will look at what the Cleveland Clinic has to say. There is one positive point to Brocas, you become a good listener.

Posted on December 17, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Home/ Health Library/ Diseases & Conditions/ Broca’s Aphasia Broca’s Aphasia Broca’s aphasia is a language disorder that affects communication. You know what to say but have trouble speaking. It takes a lot of effort to say a complete sentence so … Continue reading →

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