Why we buy music
Thu, 2013-04-11 15:07
New study shows what happens in the brain to make music rewarding
A new study reveals what happens in our brain when we decide to purchase a piece of music when we hear it for the first time. The study, conducted at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital – The Neuro, McGill University and published in the journal Science on April 12, pinpoints the specific brain activity that makes new music rewarding and predicts the decision to purchase music.
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Family dinners benefit teens, despite what they say
Thu, 2013-04-11 11:53
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After a decade of same-sex marriage, issues remain
Thu, 2013-04-11 11:52
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Sustainability at McGill starts from the ground up
Thu, 2013-04-11 11:12
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Like a medical doctor, ecology prof explores Earth
Mon, 2013-04-08 10:56
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Scientist at work: From the negative 71st parallel
Fri, 2013-04-05 10:57
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April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
Thu, 2013-04-04 11:36
What is Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition related to the death of specific brain cells that produce dopamine, a chemical needed for brain cells to control muscular movement. In Parkinson’s disease, dopamine-producing cells stop functioning for reasons still unknown.
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