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Brain science

Magnified photo of a ball of brain cells
Neuroscience
Big potential of 'mini-brains'
Published Feb 12, 2016 Video
Human-derived structures could allow for better research, reduce animal testing / School of Public Health
Rewarding behaviors
Why breaking habits is hard
Published Feb 11, 2016
Our brains are wired to focus on previously pleasing things, even if we don't realize it
A composite image showing the brain lesions of people with spelling difficulty after strokes
Cognitive science
Broken words
Published Feb 1, 2016
Researchers study stroke victims to pinpoint areas of brain that control how we write, spell
Training tip
How to get better, faster
Published Jan 28, 2016
To master skills faster, tweak your practice routine, researchers say
Brain gain
Learning how we learn
Published Jan 13, 2016
Scientists, educators gather at JHU to discuss cutting-edge research on human learning
Brain science
Don't I know that guy?
Published Aug 19, 2015
Neuroscientists pinpoint part of brain that taps into our memory banks
Mind tricks
Brain retrained
Published Aug 18, 2015
Researchers learn how visual cortex of blind children adapts to respond to spoken language, sound
What you see
Color in the brain of the beholder
Published June 2, 2015
Brain generalizes millions of colors to 'best' versions of basic colors, research suggests
Say what?
Language and the brain
Published May 6, 2015
Researchers explore how the brain separates our abilities to talk, write
Holy agility!
The biology of bat flight
Published April 30, 2015 Video
Keen sense of touch allows bats to fly with breathtaking precision