Random tidbits from the mind blogosphere 4-22-09

• Different types of memory loss at Happy Neuron
• The risks of cognitive enhancement article at the ever excellent Mind Hacks
• The neuroscience of magic in Wired magazine as discussed at the Frontal Cortex
  

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Random tidbits from mind blogosphere 4-16-09

• Thanks to Mind Hacks for tip regarding article in Nature re: the science of MRI neuroimaging.
• Check out Derick Bounds Mind Blog for recent research on importance of sleeping and learning and memory.
  

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Random tidbits from mind blogosphere 5-13-08

• Are executive functions highly genetic? Check out post at Developing Intelligence for comments on a recent research study.
• Sharp Brains continues to impress above all the rest in documenting and explaining the brain fitness movement. Now they are offering a Brain Fitness Webinar Series. Kudos to SB.
• Self-serving blog plug. Check out post regarding recent genetic research suggestive of a link between autism and mental timing (the IQ Brain Clock)
  

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IQ's Corner random tidbits from mind blogosphere

• Thanks to the Brain Injury blog for the tip re: a new Spanish language web site on neurological disorders
• Check out the GNIF Brain Blogger for report that silent small strokes can accelerate the progresson of Alzheimer's
• Check out the Happy Neuron for some new brain fitness games (free trials available)
• The brain blog carnival Encephalon (#38) is now available. Thanks to the ever current Mind Hacks.
• Learning from mistakes...or not? Check out the "dopamine effect" (and basal ganglia) post at the Mouse Trap.
• PsycPort has posted a news report of a new study that confirms a long held belief.....foster care is better for cognitive development that being raised in an institution.
  

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Random tidbits from the mind blogosphere 11-25-07

• Check out the GNIF Brain Blogger blog for interesting post re: how "false" memories may feel true.
• Thanks to Positive Technology Journal for link to just released report by British Medical Association re: the ethical implications of using technology to enhance cognitive functioning
  

Random tidbits from mind blogosphere 11-3-07

• Check out one of the best brain/mind blogs around (Developing Intelligence) for an interesting post on subliminal "fast priming" influences on word interpretation.
• Mind Hacks routinely provides a list of recent posts of interest...called "spike activity." Check out a sample post for 11-2-07 for an example of the diversity of FYI's included in these routine reports.
  
• Just in time for holiday shopping for that certain lady in your life....the Brain Bag purse.
• A number of interesting posts on aging and the brain. First, an interesting, and bit scary, report that 1 in 60 adults may be walking around with some form of brain abnormality. Next, check out Perusing Psychology for a realistic (and sometimes sobering...for us over 30 years of age) look at the neuropsychology of changes in the brain as we age. Finally, check out On the Brain for a top ten list of misconceptions by scientists and the public re: the neurological bases of memory/cognitive loss in aging.
  
• Check out the top brain fitness blog (Sharp Brains) for a report on the top 10 neuroscience trends in 2007.

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Random tidbits from the mind blogosphere 10-29-07

• Check out the Developing Intelligence blog for an interesting post on the relationship between intelligence and cognitive reaction time (Gt)
• Thanks to Mind Hacks for the tip re: a special issue of Science devoted to decision-making
• More on the right/left brain symmetry debate over at the Mouse Trap
• Another new neuroscience journal has hit the streets...check out Neuroethics
  

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Random tidbits from the mind blogosphere 9-19-07

• Thanks to Happy Neuron for the FYI re: an article in the International Journal of Neuroscience on the effects on mobile phone use on the brain.
• The LD blog has more on the Dore cerebellum-based treatment program (click here for prior background posts)
• Thanks to Mind Hacks for the link to an annotated guide to widely praised books on the brain.
• Positive Technology Journal has an interesting post on the use of virtual reality technology to help MS patients improve their walking skills.

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Random tidbits from the mind blogosphere 8-21-07

• Check out eh British Psychological Society (BPS) blog for a post regarding new research on the formation of new memories.
• The 15th edition of the Brain Blogging carnival is now available
• Living the Scientific Life has an interesting post regarding the age-related benefits of coffee for females 65 years of age or older.
  

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Random tidbits from mind blogosphere 6-18-07

• Check out BPS Research Digest for interesting post on how to tap into our earliest childhood memories
  
• Tech tidbit. My favorite site for monitoring new web-basedsoftware tools (Download Squad) strongly recommends a new "task list" application called Toodledo. I plan to check it out.
• More on the neuropsychology behind multitasking at the ENL.

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Random tidbits from the mind blogosphere 6-15-07

• Check out the BPS Research Digest for report on the "doh !" (memory lapse) moments we all experience
• ENL has an interesting post on "paying attention vs needing to pay attention"
• Thanks to Mind Hacks for directing us all to CogNews.net,"a website that takes feeds from a number of cognitive science sites and puts them in one place for your viewing pleasure."

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Random tidbits from mind blogosphere 6-12-07

• Interesting post at BPS Research Digest on conducting research in virtual worlds available virtual gaming software (e.g., World ofWarcraft)
• Check out the DI blog for a post on the role of the parietal lobe in the processing of symbols, numbers, tools and attention.
• Robert Sternberg's thoughts on the cultural context and bright (gifted) children is featured in an ENL blog post.
• Check out a new brain-related blog I'm starting to monitor - On the Brain by Dr. Michael Merzenich
  
  

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Random tidbits from the mind blogosphere 6-8-07

• Check out the DI blog's "blogging on the brain" post for a number of interesting links to posts regarding (a) fun brain training games, (b) tonal similarities between music and language, (c) genetic differences between speakers of tonal and non-tonal languages, (d) the role of Bayesian networks in motor control, (e) new genetic risk factor for Alzheimers, (f) the potential educational implications of neuroscience, (g) the role of executive function and math.....plus many more interesting tidbits. The DI blog rocks!
• Thanks to Mind Hacks for the "know blood; know the brain" post - a post directing readers some of the key scientific papers on brain scanning and blood flow.
• Learn about "multiple cognitive maps" via a Mouse Trap post
• Though provoking post at Neuroethics and Law Blog re: "the seductive allure of Neuroscience"
• Intelligent Machines has a post re: the maturation of speech recognition technology
  

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Random tidbits from the mind blogsphere - 5-31-07

• Check out the Brain Injury blog for a post regarding a possible link between Parkinson's disease and head trauma.
• Thanks again to the great DI blog for a post regarding the neural substrates of symbol use
• ENL blog has an interesting post on how video game training may increase visual span
• Thanks to Mind Hacks for the FYI re: a New York Times book review of a new book on neuroplasticity - the brain's ability to re-organize itself after neurological insult/brain injury.
• More on new books. The Neuroethics and Law Blog reports information regarding a new book (Intervening in the brain) on the emerging ethical issues surrounding our increased intervention in the brain via neurotechnology.
• Omni Brain highlights a recent study dealing with the impact of training executive function abilities in young children.

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Random tidbits from the mind blogosphere - 5-8-07

• An article at WebMD regarding study that suggests that brain scan test may help predict which people may suffer memory loss when they develop Alzheimer's
• See AirForceTimes for note regarding NPR show to focus on traumatic brain injuries...featuring ABC newsman Bob Woodruff.
• Another voice (based on a report prepared by the German research ministry) that attempts to set the record straight on the Mozart IQ effect.....I've blogged about this previously...click here for related information.
• Multitasking may be hardest in the morning?
  

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Random tidbits from the mind blogsphere - 2-23-07

• Thanks to Boing Boing for the "small world in your head" neuroscience related post

• Brain Injury has an interesting post about a partnership between the Brain Injury Association and Bob Woodruff (notable reporter who sustained brain injury in Iraq)
• Very interesting visual-graphic of the "whimsical image of the blogosphere from the edge to the core" over at the Data Mining blog.
• The always rich Developing Intelligence blog continues its series of excellent posts re: the development of prospective memory (remembering to remember)
• Thought provoking post (based on recent research article, as per usual) over at the Eide Neurolearning blog on the positive impact on cognitive due to heavily visual-based (Gv) video games...with the question asked--"what about auditory" (Ga)
• More on the whole brain fitness revolution...this time Consumer Reports making suggestions. Thanks to Happy Neuron for the tip
• Thanks to Mind Hacks for the tip re: some cutting edge Parkinson's disease research. This should be of interest to regular readers of the IQ Brain Clock blog, as Parkinson's has been linked to the brain structures closely linked to mental/interval time-keeping.
• Positive Technology Journal has an interesting neurotechnology post re: a recent study (n=5 clinical cases) of the use of some virtual reality neurotechnology in stroke rehab.

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Random tidbits from the mind blogsphere 2-13-07

• Check out the BPS Research Digest for a summary of the story, which has been making the rounds in the papers and blogs, re: recent research that suggests that pulling "all-nighters" is NOT a wise test study strategy.
• The Eide Neurolearning blog has an interesting post on "thinking about thinking" (metacognition)
• Thanks to Lifehacker for the tip regarding an improved means by which to search Wikipedia....WikiSeek
  
  

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Random tidbits from the brain and mind blogsphere 11-09-06

• Eat more fish = better brain function? (click here)
• Thanks to BPS for note on research that suggests that electrcial simulation may boost benefical effect of sleep on memory.
• Also, check out the BPS "special issue spotter" post for forthcommng special journal issues in select areas.
• Another voice (Brain Waves) recognizes the growing "buzz" surrounding the brain fitness technology/software market, this time by plugging one of my favorite blogs...Sharp Brains. Brain Waves also has posted information on neurotechnology conferences during Fall 2006.
  

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Random tidbits from the brain and mind blogsphere 11-2-06

• DailyIndia.com has news article on handheld memory aid device
• Chris Chatham over at the DI blog continues his series on nativism, domain-specificity, etc in language development.

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Random tidbits from the mind and brain blogpshere 10-31-06

• Interesting article at BPS Research Digest on boosting Gv (visual skills) in lower SES populatons to boost their confidence in the world of work, and increase job performance.
• A tech tidbit from the Download Squad. I'm always looking for ways to become a paper-less worker. Today they have highlighted a new light-weight e-book reader from Adobe. One of these days I'm going to try doing some e-book reading on a regular basis.
• The Eide Neurolearning blog has posted a supposed fMRI showing the impact of chocholate on the brain...just in time for Halloween.
  

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