This is your brain on Science Buzz

by Gene on Mar. 31st, 2008
in Human Organism

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I need braaaaiiiinnnnsssss!
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A brief round-up of recent brain-related news:

A video game company has developed a headset that allows users to operate game controls with their thoughts. Some speculate that this device can be used to record and even manipulate dreams.

Research from Wake Forest University and UNC suggest that some people are able to rewire their brains to pay attention to things without being distracted.

Researchers at the University of California have developed a computer program that looks at brain scans and can determine what image a person is looking at. Understanding how the brain sees can lead to new treatments for blindness.

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Anonymous says:

Is it ever possible for oour brains to funtion without sleeping?

posted on Fri, 04/11/2008 - 1:41pm

Gene says:

Sleep deprivation does lead to negative psychological effects, including depression, hallucinations, blurred vision, confusion, dizziness, tremors, memory loss, weakened immune system, and slurred speech.

posted on Fri, 04/11/2008 - 6:27pm