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Scientists discerned that a person’s neural and behavioral outcomes shifted when simply vividly imagining a positive ...

New research shows jazz improvisation relies on shifting brain networks as musicians move from memory to creative freedom.

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Scientists can finally hear the brain’s quietest messages—unlocking the hidden code behind how neurons think, decide, and ...