• Improving your cognitive toolkit - V

    Updated: 2011-02-28 10:30:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar Deric Bownds' MindBlog This blog reports new ideas and work on mind , brain , and behavior as well as random curious stuff Deric s Website HOME DERIC'S MIND BLOG BIOLOGY OF THE MIND BOOK AND COURSE LECTURES AND WRITING DERIC PERSONAL , Piano Performance , Professional , Personal History Twitter Updates FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER EMAIL DERIC MINDBLOG : PODCASTS The I-Illusion The Beast Within MindStuff : a user's guide Lecture given at Istanbul Cognitive Neuroscience meeting , May , 2010 : Who wants to know The Nature of our Subjective I Search : MindBlog Selected Blog Categories acting choosing 273 aging 130 animal behavior 174 attention perception 328 autism 19 brain plasticity 189 consciousness 159 culture 16 culture politics 455 deric 175 embodied cognition 33

  • A study on COMT enzyme activity

    Updated: 2011-02-28 05:59:27
    Dear All,I am a M.Sc bioinformatics student, presently working on my final year project. Aim of my project is to study the COMT enzyme activity, Its substrate specificity, effects of different co-factors, temperature etc on the activity of the same. (Let me tell you i am very new to this kind of work as i haven't done any wotk on enzyme kinetics before)I have choosen dopamine degradation pathway for the study.I have listed down all the enzymes, cofactors, substrated (metaboli...

  • Brain Teaser: Mea­sure Your Men­tal Speed and Flex­i­bil­ity

    Updated: 2011-02-25 14:16:23
    Here is a fun and interactive version of the famous Stroop test. This test is used in neu­ropsy­cho­log­i­cal eval­u­a­tions to mea­sure men­tal speed and flex­i­bil­ity, the hallmarks of executive functions. Performing well on the test requires strong atten­tion and self-regulation. Your job is to name the colors of the words. Do NOT read the words but the [...]

  • Brain Teaser: Mea­sure Your Men­tal Speed and Flex­i­bil­ity

    Updated: 2011-02-25 13:16:23
    Here is a fun and interactive version of the famous Stroop test. This test is used in neu­ropsy­cho­log­i­cal eval­u­a­tions to mea­sure men­tal speed and flex­i­bil­ity, the hallmarks of executive functions. Performing well on the test requires strong atten­tion and self-regulation. Your job is to name the colors of the words. Do NOT read the words but the color of the ink used to write the words. For example, if the word “GREEN” is printed in a red color, you should say “RED” (and refrain from saying “GREEN”!) Speed matters so try to say the colors as fast as you can. A nice feature here: You will be able to record your reaction times. Ready to have fun? GO (Source: SharpBrains)

  • Join 150+ Participants in 2011 Virtual Summit TODAY: Rates go up TOMORROW

    Updated: 2011-02-24 16:06:23
    The 2011 SharpBrains Summit: Retooling Brain Health for the 21st Century (March 30 — April 1st) is just 5 weeks away. Rates go up THIS FRIDAY at 5PM EST, so please Learn More and Register Today HERE. Don’t miss the opportunity to join an incredible line-up of 36+ confirmed Speakers, 7 Sponsors/ Exhibitors, 13 Partners, [...]

  • Join 150+ Participants in 2011 Virtual Summit TODAY: Rates go up TOMORROW

    Updated: 2011-02-24 15:06:23
    : Newsletter Book Market Report Summit Council Home Home Page 2011 Summit March 30 April 1 Book : Guide to Brain Fitness March 14th , 2011 : Virtual Book Club Book Description Praise for the Book For Libraries and bookstores 2010 Report Market Intelligence Executive Summary Table of Contents List of Figures In-Depth Vendor Profiles List of Clients Resources research and more Glossary : Brain Cognitive Terms Program Evaluation Checklist Neuroscience Interview Series Debunking 10 Brain Myths 1. Brain Fitness Fundamentals 2. The 4 Pillars of Brain Maintenance 3. Brain Training vs . Mental Activity 4. Making Informed Decisions 5. Brain Fitness Through Life 6. Ready for the Future 7. Opening the Debate Top 10 Brain Health Books Directory : Web Sites and Articles Teasers Brain Games , Teasers

  • How stress damages or enhances different aspects of our vision

    Updated: 2011-02-24 10:30:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar Deric Bownds' MindBlog This blog reports new ideas and work on mind , brain , and behavior as well as random curious stuff Deric s Website HOME DERIC'S MIND BLOG BIOLOGY OF THE MIND BOOK AND COURSE LECTURES AND WRITING DERIC PERSONAL , Piano Performance , Professional , Personal History Twitter Updates FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER EMAIL DERIC MINDBLOG : PODCASTS The I-Illusion The Beast Within MindStuff : a user's guide Lecture given at Istanbul Cognitive Neuroscience meeting , May , 2010 : Who wants to know The Nature of our Subjective I Search : MindBlog Selected Blog Categories acting choosing 273 aging 130 animal behavior 174 attention perception 328 autism 19 brain plasticity 189 consciousness 159 culture 16 culture politics 455 deric 175 embodied cognition 33

  • Our Pilot Podcast: SMAHC, Sex, and Celiac

    Updated: 2011-02-23 17:20:40
    We are pleased to announce a new way to keep up with research news from the University of Chicago Medical Center, in the form of a regular audio podcast. Because we are all about evolution at ScienceLife, we will start by posting the pilot episode - Episode #0, if you will - and asking for [...]

  • Brain Activity Can Predict If People Will Benefit From Cognitive Training

    Updated: 2011-02-22 16:33:25
    Cognitive performance can be improved but people vary in their ability to do so. It is not clear yet how to assess who will benefit the most from training and the cognitive tests used in the past were not very good at predicting this. Dr. Kramer and his colleagues recently showed that the brain activity [...]

  • Brain Activity Can Predict If People Will Benefit From Cognitive Training

    Updated: 2011-02-22 15:33:25
    Newsletter Book Market Report Summit Council Home Home Page 2011 Summit March 30 April 1 Book : Guide to Brain Fitness March 14th , 2011 : Virtual Book Club Book Description Praise for the Book For Libraries and bookstores 2010 Report Market Intelligence Executive Summary Table of Contents List of Figures In-Depth Vendor Profiles List of Clients Resources research and more Glossary : Brain Cognitive Terms Program Evaluation Checklist Neuroscience Interview Series Debunking 10 Brain Myths 1. Brain Fitness Fundamentals 2. The 4 Pillars of Brain Maintenance 3. Brain Training vs . Mental Activity 4. Making Informed Decisions 5. Brain Fitness Through Life 6. Ready for the Future 7. Opening the Debate Top 10 Brain Health Books Directory : Web Sites and Articles Teasers Brain Games , Teasers Top

  • A Quick Test to Detect Athletes’ Concussions

    Updated: 2011-02-18 15:57:40
    Some sports such as foot­ball are par­tic­u­larly vio­lent and many play­ers suf­fer con­cus­sions. Con­cus­sions can cause a vari­ety of phys­i­cal, cog­ni­tive, and emo­tional symp­toms. Although symp­toms usu­ally go away within a few weeks with­out treat­ment, they may per­sist, or com­pli­ca­tions (such as demen­tia) may occur. Recent evidence shows that even hits to the head that [...]

  • A Quick Test to Detect Athletes’ Concussions

    Updated: 2011-02-18 14:57:40
    Newsletter Book Market Report Summit Council Home Home Page 2011 Summit March 30 April 1 Book : Guide to Brain Fitness March 14th , 2011 : Virtual Book Club Book Description Praise for the Book For Libraries and bookstores 2010 Report Market Intelligence Executive Summary Table of Contents List of Figures In-Depth Vendor Profiles List of Clients Resources research and more Glossary : Brain Cognitive Terms Program Evaluation Checklist Neuroscience Interview Series Debunking 10 Brain Myths 1. Brain Fitness Fundamentals 2. The 4 Pillars of Brain Maintenance 3. Brain Training vs . Mental Activity 4. Making Informed Decisions 5. Brain Fitness Through Life 6. Ready for the Future 7. Opening the Debate Top 10 Brain Health Books Directory : Web Sites and Articles Teasers Brain Games , Teasers Top

  • The future (of brain health) is already here. It’s just not evenly distributed

    Updated: 2011-02-17 16:43:32
    We are pleased to announce two new resources for all professionals, researchers, developers, innovators and decision-makers in the field of brain health and cognitive fitness who are interested in better tracking and shaping the future that is already here. First of all, we have opened up a “Friends of SharpBrains.com” professional networking group on LinkedIn. [...]

  • The future (of brain health) is already here. It’s just not evenly distributed

    Updated: 2011-02-17 15:43:32
    . Newsletter Book Market Report Summit Council Home Home Page 2011 Summit March 30 April 1 Book : Guide to Brain Fitness March 14th , 2011 : Virtual Book Club Book Description Praise for the Book For Libraries and bookstores 2010 Report Market Intelligence Executive Summary Table of Contents List of Figures In-Depth Vendor Profiles List of Clients Resources research and more Glossary : Brain Cognitive Terms Program Evaluation Checklist Neuroscience Interview Series Debunking 10 Brain Myths 1. Brain Fitness Fundamentals 2. The 4 Pillars of Brain Maintenance 3. Brain Training vs . Mental Activity 4. Making Informed Decisions 5. Brain Fitness Through Life 6. Ready for the Future 7. Opening the Debate Top 10 Brain Health Books Directory : Web Sites and Articles Teasers Brain Games , Teasers

  • New Summit Sponsor and Partners

    Updated: 2011-02-16 02:27:03
    We’re delighted to add Brain Resource to the roster of Sponsors of the upcoming 2011 SharpBrains Summit, and the Center for  Technology and Aging and the Brain Injury Association of Canada to the roster of Partners. Thank you for your support! New Sponsor Brain Resource brings new insights and new efficiencies to managing brain health. [...]

  • Love Your Brain

    Updated: 2011-02-14 18:34:11
    What better way to celebrate Valentines’ day than to accompany Marian Diamond on her search for love and wisdom in the brain? Dr. Diamond is Pro­fes­sor of Neu­ro­science and Anatomy at UC-Berkeley  and one of the world’s fore­most researchers on neu­ro­plas­tic­ity and enrich­ment. In the 60s, her  pioneer work demonstrated the impact of physical and [...]

  • Love Your Brain

    Updated: 2011-02-14 17:34:11
    Newsletter Book Market Report Summit Council Home Home Page 2011 Summit March 30 April 1 Book : Guide to Brain Fitness March 14th , 2011 : Virtual Book Club Book Description Praise for the Book For Libraries and bookstores 2010 Report Market Intelligence Executive Summary Table of Contents List of Figures In-Depth Vendor Profiles List of Clients Resources research and more Glossary : Brain Cognitive Terms Program Evaluation Checklist Neuroscience Interview Series Debunking 10 Brain Myths 1. Brain Fitness Fundamentals 2. The 4 Pillars of Brain Maintenance 3. Brain Training vs . Mental Activity 4. Making Informed Decisions 5. Brain Fitness Through Life 6. Ready for the Future 7. Opening the Debate Top 10 Brain Health Books Directory : Web Sites and Articles Teasers Brain Games , Teasers Top

  • How Well a Baby Sleeps Affects the Development of Key Brain Functions

    Updated: 2011-02-11 20:16:50
    Both children and adults need a good night sleep to function at their best. A recent study, summarized here, suggests that this is true for babies too: How much sleep a 12 month old baby gets can influence the development of his/her executive functions. Executive functions, supported by the frontal lobes of the brain, are [...]

  • How Well a Baby Sleeps Affects the Development of Key Brain Functions

    Updated: 2011-02-11 19:16:50
    Newsletter Book Market Report Summit Council Home Home Page 2011 Summit March 30 April 1 Book : Guide to Brain Fitness March 14th , 2011 : Virtual Book Club Book Description Praise for the Book For Libraries and bookstores 2010 Report Market Intelligence Executive Summary Table of Contents List of Figures In-Depth Vendor Profiles List of Clients Resources research and more Glossary : Brain Cognitive Terms Program Evaluation Checklist Neuroscience Interview Series Debunking 10 Brain Myths 1. Brain Fitness Fundamentals 2. The 4 Pillars of Brain Maintenance 3. Brain Training vs . Mental Activity 4. Making Informed Decisions 5. Brain Fitness Through Life 6. Ready for the Future 7. Opening the Debate Top 10 Brain Health Books Directory : Web Sites and Articles Teasers Brain Games , Teasers Top

  • Rough Times for UK Neuroscience

    Updated: 2011-02-11 10:12:00
    From The Guardian:Cuts disastrous for brain science research, academics warnAt least 30 neuroscience units to go under cuts proposed by Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research CouncilIan Sampleguardian.co.uk Thursday 10 February 2011 21.14 GMT[snip]"The closure of drug company research facilities and "draconian" funding cuts will have a disastrous impact on brain science in Britain, senior academics have warned."At least 30 neuroscience research groups are expected to fold under cuts proposed by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), adding to jobs already lost after big pharmaceutical companies shut research programmes or moved them abroad."[snip]Read the full article (Source: BrainBlog)

  • Brain Training Games for Seniors: Looking for the best brain training app

    Updated: 2011-02-10 20:23:12
    This article reports on a series of focus group studies carried out at the Sonic Arts Research Centre, Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland. The aim was to identify the key motivational factors influencing seniors’ engagement with mobile brain training technology in order to inform the design of a brain training tool which is acceptable / [...]

  • Brain Training Games for Seniors: Looking for the best brain training app

    Updated: 2011-02-10 19:23:12
    : Newsletter Book Market Report Summit Council Home Home Page 2011 Summit March 30 April 1 Book : Guide to Brain Fitness March 14th , 2011 : Virtual Book Club Book Description Praise for the Book For Libraries and bookstores 2010 Report Market Intelligence Executive Summary Table of Contents List of Figures In-Depth Vendor Profiles List of Clients Resources research and more Glossary : Brain Cognitive Terms Program Evaluation Checklist Neuroscience Interview Series Debunking 10 Brain Myths 1. Brain Fitness Fundamentals 2. The 4 Pillars of Brain Maintenance 3. Brain Training vs . Mental Activity 4. Making Informed Decisions 5. Brain Fitness Through Life 6. Ready for the Future 7. Opening the Debate Top 10 Brain Health Books Directory : Web Sites and Articles Teasers Brain Games , Teasers

  • PTSD: Can we Disrupt the Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories?

    Updated: 2011-02-09 14:04:49
    This article from the Dana Foundation asks a very interesting question: Can we disrupt the reconsolidation of traumatic memories that contribute to PTSD and bring relief to patients suffering from this disorder? This complete and stimulating read tells us how memories are formed and consolidated. The authors discuss the different techniques used or under research that can help PTSD patients. Since available therapies have success rates of only 60%, this is a pressing topic these days. The ethical question of whether it is okay to look for solutions to erase memories is also raised. Related article: Can Brain Fitness Innovation Enhance Cognitive Rehab? (Source: SharpBrains)

  • How to Join 36 World-class Brain Experts from Your Favorite Chair

    Updated: 2011-02-08 16:25:38
    Newsletter Book Market Report Summit Council Home Home Page 2011 Summit March 30 April 1 Book : Guide to Brain Fitness March 14th , 2011 : Virtual Book Club Book Description Praise for the Book For Libraries and bookstores 2010 Report Market Intelligence Executive Summary Table of Contents List of Figures In-Depth Vendor Profiles List of Clients Resources research and more Glossary : Brain Cognitive Terms Program Evaluation Checklist Neuroscience Interview Series Debunking 10 Brain Myths 1. Brain Fitness Fundamentals 2. The 4 Pillars of Brain Maintenance 3. Brain Training vs . Mental Activity 4. Making Informed Decisions 5. Brain Fitness Through Life 6. Ready for the Future 7. Opening the Debate Top 10 Brain Health Books Directory : Web Sites and Articles Teasers Brain Games , Teasers Top

  • Psychology, Mind & Neuroscience: What We See Can Change What We Hear

    Updated: 2011-02-04 15:04:03
    The McGurk Effect is a powerful perceptual illusion that shows an interaction between vision and hearing. The effect is so robust that the illusion persists no matter how hard we try to resist it. Watch the video at least until the split screen demonstration to fully appreciate the power of this illusion. (Source: Dr. X's Free Associations)

  • The Best Way to Learn: Taking a Test?

    Updated: 2011-02-02 15:21:14
    : Newsletter Book Market Report Summit Council Home Home Page 2011 Summit March 30 April 1 Book : Guide to Brain Fitness March 14th , 2011 : Virtual Book Club Book Description Praise for the Book For Libraries and bookstores 2010 Report Market Intelligence Executive Summary Table of Contents List of Figures In-Depth Vendor Profiles List of Clients Resources research and more Glossary : Brain Cognitive Terms Program Evaluation Checklist Neuroscience Interview Series Debunking 10 Brain Myths 1. Brain Fitness Fundamentals 2. The 4 Pillars of Brain Maintenance 3. Brain Training vs . Mental Activity 4. Making Informed Decisions 5. Brain Fitness Through Life 6. Ready for the Future 7. Opening the Debate Top 10 Brain Health Books Directory : Web Sites and Articles Teasers Brain Games , Teasers

  • Vitamin D and Cognitive Decline: What’s the Relationship?

    Updated: 2011-02-01 15:12:54
    : Newsletter Book Market Report Summit Council Home Home Page 2011 Summit March 30 April 1 Book : Guide to Brain Fitness March 14th , 2011 : Virtual Book Club Book Description Praise for the Book For Libraries and bookstores 2010 Report Market Intelligence Executive Summary Table of Contents List of Figures In-Depth Vendor Profiles List of Clients Resources research and more Glossary : Brain Cognitive Terms Program Evaluation Checklist Neuroscience Interview Series Debunking 10 Brain Myths 1. Brain Fitness Fundamentals 2. The 4 Pillars of Brain Maintenance 3. Brain Training vs . Mental Activity 4. Making Informed Decisions 5. Brain Fitness Through Life 6. Ready for the Future 7. Opening the Debate Top 10 Brain Health Books Directory : Web Sites and Articles Teasers Brain Games , Teasers

  • January Newsletter: Let’s Talk Brain Fitness, Neuroplasticity and Cognitive Reserve

    Updated: 2011-01-31 19:47:10
    : , Newsletter Book Market Report Summit Council Home Home Page 2011 Summit March 30 April 1 Book : Guide to Brain Fitness March 14th , 2011 : Virtual Book Club Book Description Praise for the Book For Libraries and bookstores 2010 Report Market Intelligence Executive Summary Table of Contents List of Figures In-Depth Vendor Profiles List of Clients Resources research and more Glossary : Brain Cognitive Terms Program Evaluation Checklist Neuroscience Interview Series Debunking 10 Brain Myths 1. Brain Fitness Fundamentals 2. The 4 Pillars of Brain Maintenance 3. Brain Training vs . Mental Activity 4. Making Informed Decisions 5. Brain Fitness Through Life 6. Ready for the Future 7. Opening the Debate Top 10 Brain Health Books Directory : Web Sites and Articles Teasers Brain Games , Teasers

  • Virtual Book Club on March 14th to Celebrate Brain Awareness Week

    Updated: 2011-01-31 17:07:14
    Newsletter Book Market Report Summit Council Home Home Page 2011 Summit March 30 April 1 Book : Guide to Brain Fitness March 14th , 2011 : Virtual Book Club Book Description Praise for the Book For Libraries and bookstores 2010 Report Market Intelligence Executive Summary Table of Contents List of Figures In-Depth Vendor Profiles List of Clients Resources research and more Glossary : Brain Cognitive Terms Program Evaluation Checklist Neuroscience Interview Series Debunking 10 Brain Myths 1. Brain Fitness Fundamentals 2. The 4 Pillars of Brain Maintenance 3. Brain Training vs . Mental Activity 4. Making Informed Decisions 5. Brain Fitness Through Life 6. Ready for the Future 7. Opening the Debate Top 10 Brain Health Books Directory : Web Sites and Articles Teasers Brain Games , Teasers Top

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