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A study led by Jonathan Michaels, a Faculty of Health professor at York's School of Kinesiology and Health Science, reveals ...

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This valuable study uses EEG and computational modeling to investigate hemispheric oscillatory asymmetries in unilateral spatial neglect. The work benefits from rare patient data and a careful ...

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When people focus on mental images, their brains use a distinct route from visual attention, showing separate systems for ...

A gentle flicker of light and a steady hum of sound might help slow the course of Alzheimer’s disease. That’s the idea behind ...

Astronauts frequently report feeling the "overview effect": a recognition of beauty and unity. Neuroscience suggests that ...

Alex Wiltschko, founder and CEO of Osmo, explores why every brand needs a deliberate scent strategy. Drawing from his ...

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A new study reveals that walking enhances the brain’s response to sound, and this effect changes dynamically depending on the ...