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Brain researchers discover similarities between dreaming and wakefulnessTo control one’s dreams and to live out there what is impossible in real life – a truly tempting idea.

Brandeis researchers observe an unknown connection between sleep and memoryWant to ace that test tomorrow? Here’s a tip: Put down the coffee and hit the sack.

Numerous studies have shown that socioeconomic factors play a major role in students’ success in kindergarten.

Results of a small study of nine men provide further evidence for potential long-term neurological risk to football players who sustain repeated concussions and support calls for better player protections.

Experiencing neglect in childhood was associated with alterations in brain white matter in a study of abandoned children in Romania who experienced social, emotional, linguistic and cognitive impoverishment while living in institutions compared with ch…

Brain scans confirm significant differences in play behavior, brain activation patterns and stress levels in children with autism spectrum disorder as compared with typically developing children, new research demonstrates.

People who use cochlear implants for profound hearing loss do respond to certain aspects of music, contrary to common beliefs and limited scientific research, says a research team. The scientists say exposure to the beat in music, such as drums, can im…

Refined techniques in brain activity analysis in zebra finches yields interesting results about how vocalization works. The research showed that by silencing of neurons in the arcopallium, a region in the brain known to be responsible for song generati…

Infants show distinct, consistent patterns of brain activity in response to painful vaccinations, new research shows.

A new study has shown that reducing conflict between work and family responsibilities led to an improvement in sleep duration and quality.