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Computer simulated pyramidal cells in the hippocampus. These cells are thought to be involved in memory and other cognitive functions. Image: M. Hausser/ UCL/ Wellcome Images.

Where do place fields originate?

Silent pyramidal cells in the hippocampus can be converted into active place cells.

Bilingualism is beneficial to children. Image: Shutterstock

Bilingualism increases mental agility

Bilingual children may have competitive advantages.

The brain regions that were activated more strongly in lucid compared to normal dreamers. Image: Science Daily

Lucid dreaming and the neural basis of consciousness

Brain areas that are usually switched off during deep sleep are active in lucid dreamers.

Brain imaging shows activation in unconscious people. Image: Shutterstock

Tapping into the unconscious brain

Neuroscientists have developed an unconventional method of communicating with vegetative patients. 

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