The brain contains everything that makes us who we are. This comprises not only every talent and skill, but also the records of all our experiences, hopes and dreams, the friendships and achievements that give meaning and purpose to our lives. It’s no wonder then, that with every little ‘brain hiccup’ – forgetting a name, … Read more
Study finds early signatures of the social brain Humans use an ability known as theory of mind every time they make inferences about someone else’s mental state — what the other person believes, what they want, or why they are feeling happy, angry, or scared. Behavioral studies have suggested that children begin succeeding at a … Read more
In order to tackle this question, scientists analyzed over 46,000 brain images provided from nine different clinics in order to identify quantifiable differences between men and women brains. This study is the largest functional brain study to date and the results were quite surprising. Scientists uses SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography) studies in order … Read more