Ed Links Brain Stuff Edition (II)

Brain Mechanisms Of Social ConformityNew research reveals the brain activity that underlies our tendency to "follow the crowd." The study provides intriguing insight into how human behavior can be guided by the perceived behavior of other individuals. Evolution Of New Brain Area Enables Complex MovementsA...

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A Super Start to Our Film Series

reposted from my dean's blog, originally published 1/31/11A.G. RudSponsoring a film series is a bit of an experiment for our college. Based on the first presentation, I predict it will be a success. Our goal is to address educational issues affecting children, families, schools and communities.“Waiting...

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Reading and Action Meet in the Brain

A new brain-imaging study is shedding light on what it means to "get lost" in a good book — suggesting that readers create vivid mental simulations of the sounds, sights, tastes and movements described in a textual narrative while simultaneously activating brain regions used to process similar experiences...

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