Archive for category Neuroscience
Lame Brain?
Posted by DZAuthor in Entertainment, Neuroscience, Science Daily, Writing Career on April 10, 2011
See Political Views Are Reflected in Brain Structure from Science Daily for details on young adult brain differences a report in Current Biology. The study involves young adults rather than hard-core, entrenched “wingers.” Results from a study like this could lead to some very interesting brain-based biases in a future near you. Here’s how this […]
Imagine a World Where Brain Activity Is Visualized
Posted by DZAuthor in Neuroscience, Writing Career on April 8, 2011
See “People control thoughts better when they see their brain activity: UBC study” regarding a study published in NeuroImage. The link above discusses brain activity feedback shown to participants who undertook mental tasks. It reminds me of biofeedback experiments. The link also makes a connection to athletic coaching methods. An athlete often watches video tapes […]
Juggling Enhances Brain Connectivity
Posted by DZAuthor in Neuroscience on October 19, 2009
"Juggling enhances connections in the brain." Oct. 17, 2009 It’s about time for a work of fiction that features teen protagonist who is a juggler and who also happens to have paranormal brain power. Suggestions for young writers: Read the article on Science Daily. Create a character who juggles and make notes or sketches about […]