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Paralyzed Man Can 'Feel' Again with Brain-Connected Prosthetic Hand
By Elizabeth Newbern published
A prosthetic hand that is connected directly to the brain successfully enabled a paralyzed man to "feel" again, according to researchers at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

Trans Fat May Impair Memory
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Even as a new rule will force food companies to stop adding trans fat to food, research continues to show the negative effects of trans fat on health.

Why Brian Williams May Have Misremembered (Op-Ed)
By Almut Hupbach published
Before condemning Brian Williams as a narcissistic liar, let’s take a closer look at what memory research has to say about false memories and memories of traumatic experiences.

Déjà Vu All Over Again: This Man Relived Every New Moment
By Bahar Gholipour published
A man's persistent déjà vu puzzles scientists who probed his brain to find an explanation.

Why Painful Memories Linger
By Christopher Wanjek published
Scientists reveal the mechanism by which the brain creates long-lasting memories of painful or scary events.

Eyewitness Testimony is Far From Perfect
By Gary Wells published
But psychological scientists who study human perception and memory are not surprised at all.
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