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Thursday, February 23, 2012

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A new model of empathy: the rat

At the very least, the new experiment reported in Science is going to make people think differently about what it means to be a “rat.” Eventually, though, it may tell us interesting things about what it means to be a human being. Read more here.

Out-of-body experience: Master of illusion

Henrik Ehrsson uses mannequins, rubber arms and virtual reality to create body illusions, all in the name of neuroscience. Read more on this fascinating subject here.

Meaning in madness

Milton Greek, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, believes that decoding the messages in delusions can help some people recover. Watch the video.

Paul Allen: Why We Chose 'Open Science'

The Allen Institute for Brain Science in Seattle grew out of a simple question I posed in 2002 to a constellation of top people in the field: What's the most useful thing we could do to propel neuroscience forward? Read the rest here.

Using neuroscience to help addicts kick the habit

Baylor University’s David Eagleman, a neuroscientist, and Virginia Tech’s Stephen LaConte, a neuroimaging expert, hope to use fMRI scanners to help addicts understand their cravings and learn how to fight them. Read more here.

Rewiring the brain to ease pain

How you think about pain can have a major impact on how it feels. Learn more here.

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