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Science of the Brain: How the Mind Works

It may seem like the Internet has an overwhelming number of links but it’s really quite simple compared to the human brain, which has roughly 1,000 trillion connections—about the same as the number of leaves on all the trees in a rainforest. Use the Science of the Brain Web Guide to get a head start.

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The Brain and Neuroscience Basics

The U.S. government declared the 1990s the “Decade of the Brain,” and the amount and ... read more »

The Structure and Functions of the Brain

There is such a wealth of information on the Internet on the topics of neuroanatomy (brain ... read more »

Neuroscience and Brain Research

Although scientists are only beginning to scratch the surface, new technologies are helping to ... read more »

Neuroscience and Brain Blogs

There are numerous neuroscience and brain blogs on the Web, many of which reference new breakthroughs in neuroscience, thus providing valuable information in a user-friendly way. Here are our favorites.

Insights for Neuroscience and Brain Blogs

Blogs are rarely sources of impartial information. The blogger often has an opinion on the topic that's covered in the blog, so be aware of bias.

Credibility can be another question. It’s worthwhile to always check out the author(s) of a blog to determine credibility and gain perspective. All research has some bias, and even among researchers, physicians and professors, there is a range of authority and perspectives that may affect their opinions on certain topics.

Top Sites for Neuroscience and Brain Blogs

Mind Hacks is an interesting collection of blogs about current research on neuroscience, the workings of the brain, and their implications on human thinking and behavior. Search the blogs by subject or date, or probe the workings of your own brain using a collection of neuroscience tricks in "Mind Hacks: Tips & Tricks for Using Your Brain."

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The Neurocritic blogs about the latest research “findings in Human Brain Imaging, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Psychopharmacology.” What makes this blog unique is that the research articles discussed generally pertain to human behavior and focus on topics that are of interest to mainstream readers; for example, “how our brains evaluate sexual attraction.”

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SharpBrains is a market research firm with a blog devoted to improving brain fitness. Learn how to cultivate a vibrant, healthy brain throughout life with articles that are fun and interesting to read, and offer innovative ideas and perspectives.

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BrainBlog isn’t a blog for beginners. It focuses on the topics of neurology and neuroscience as they relate to brain fitness. Entries primarily address and evaluate articles from peer-reviewed, neuroscientific journals and therefore contain a moderate amount of technical language.

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