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Imagine the brain as a symphony orchestra, where each musician represents a different part of the brain. But what happens when two musicians play together? That’s what scientists are trying to understand through interpersonal neural synchronization (INS). In this study, researchers analyzed the brain activity of two violinists playing duets using a technique called hyperscanning […]
Patch foraging is a near-ubiquitous behaviour across the animal kingdom and characterises many decision-making domains encountered by humans. We review how a disposition to explore in adolescence may reflect the evolutionary conditions under which hunter-gatherers foraged for resources. We propose that neurocomputational mechanisms responsible for reward processing, learning, and cognitive control facilitate the transition from […]
Just like how we stay physically fit by lifting weights and going for runs, our brains also benefit from exercise. In a new study, researchers explored a novel method called cognitive training with neurofeedback to enhance the cognitive abilities of seniors with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). They used a technique called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) […]
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