The human brain is a highly advanced information processor composed of more than 86 billion neurons. Humans are adept at
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Novel imaging application illuminates processes in cancer, COVID-19 and other diseases
Medical images for a wide range of diseases, including coronavirus 19 (COVID-19), can now be more easily viewed, compared, and
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Narcissists less likely to use critical thinking processes for making sound decisions
Narcissists are less likely to use critical thinking processes that are important for solving problems and making sound decisions, new
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The insular cortex processes pain and drives learning from pain
Pain is a deterrent that trains organisms to avoid future harmful situations. This is called “threat learning,” and helps animals
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Visualising mental valuation processes
Rafael Polanía and his team of ETH researchers have developed a computer model capable of predicting certain human decisions. With
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Sensory substitution illuminates cognitive processes while offering therapeutic applications
What are the implications of being able to “listen to a choreography” or “feel a ballet?” Despite the importance of
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