Sentences with phrase «higher functions such»

Martin, head of the INI, wanted to study the circuitry of the macaque neocortex, which carries out higher functions such as spatial reasoning and conscious thought.

During development, subplate neurons are among the first neurons to form in the cerebral cortex — the outer part of the mammalian brain that controls perception, memory and, in humans, higher functions such as language and abstract reasoning.

Both tasks caused the brain to work harder in the prefrontal, parietal and temporal lobes of the cortex, the outer layer of the brain that deals with higher functions such as perception and language.

Subplate neurons form the first connections in the developing cerebral cortex — the outer part of the mammalian brain that controls perception, memory and, in humans, higher functions such as language and abstract reasoning.

It is involved in higher functions such as sensory perception, generation of motor commands, spatial reasoning, conscious thought, and in humans, language.

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Yes, it's known that most higher brain functions (such as perception, memory, and intelligence) are centered in the cerebral cortex, that 0.1 - inch - thick infolding of neuron - rich gray matter overlaying both the right and the left hemispheres that would cover some 1.5 square feet if it were laid out like a tablecloth.

Studies have shown that walking more lowers risks of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, which is linked with decreased cognitive function.

Spain could therefore either use the imported German capital to (a) increase domestic investment (which it did in the form of a real estate bubble)(b) binge on consumption and sharply reduce its savings as a function of GDP (which it also did)(c) accept higher unemployment (which it is now forced to do) which forces GDP to fall faster than consumption falls or (d) try to emulate Germany by passing off a trade imbalance at the expense of the rest of the world (which Europe as a whole is trying to do and which will go nowhere in the long run because only one country is even remotely capable of accepting such massive inflows, and it is increasingly unwilling to import the unemployment caused by German and Asian policies).

This was largely a function of the coincidence of high real interest rates and high asset price inflation over much of the period — more so, perhaps, than the exercise of exceptional investment skills as such.

As Dr. McGonigal presents various scientific studies that show differences in the brain functioning between meditators and non-meditators, she highlights how meditation practice benefits the practitioner in various ways such as higher pain thresholds and reduced depression.

@ steve, I could also get into some of the «higher brain functions» that lead scientists to better understand why we have compassion and such; however, I think that many people don't really give compassion or morals a lot of thought or care as to where they come from, they are simply a part of who we are as a species.

In order for the over-all values of a relationship to be served by this decision, such a couple must not only build a high level of mutuality between themselves but also use their relationship for life - serving; functions in society.

Medical research has shown that palm oil can improve blood circulation, reduce high blood pressure, protect against heart disease, block cancer, improve blood sugar control, calm inflammation, support healthy lung and liver function, strengthen bones and teeth, improve eye health, boost immune function, and protect against mental deterioration, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

This type of operational function which characterises the packaging systems projected by ACMI, represents an advantage for all those customers such as the Coca - Cola group, who need to reduce to a minimum or better still eliminate the requirement of any operator intervention thus favor a highly automated system which guarantees a high level of line efficiency.

Superfoods such as pitaya, maca powder, hemp seeds and avocado allow your body to function at a higher level because they are jam - packed with powerful nutrients.

«Biting is associated with territorial marking, power relationships, arousal, distress and sometimes even developmental issues or undiagnosed conditions such as high functioning autism,» explained Cliff.

On a cognitive level, growing up in a chaotic and unstable environment — and experiencing the chronic elevated stress that such an environment produces — disrupts the development of a set of skills, controlled by the prefrontal cortex, known as executive functions: higher - order mental abilities that some researchers compare to a team of air - traffic controllers overseeing the working of the brain.

Although the highest risk is to pregnant women and children, lead can cause health problems for adults too, such as high blood pressure, poor kidney function and memory difficulties.

Research suggests that about a third of kids are lucky enough to escape trauma, but about a quarter suffer such high doses that it affects brain development, immune and endocrine functioning, and can create mental and physical disease systems that reduce the lifespan by an average of 20 years.

Teens begin to develop higher intellectual functions — such as spatial reasoning and abstract and analytical thinking.

In particular, such stressors compromise the higher order thinking skills that allow students to sort out complex and seemingly contradictory information such as when the letter C is pronounced like K (what psychologists call «executive functioning»), and their ability to keep a lot of information in their heads at once, a skill known as «working memory» that's crucial to success in school, college, and work.

Attending a high school function, such as a high school football game, is something many tweens can't wait to do.

David Cameron was always going to face a level of scrutiny, reticence and awkward questioning from an opposition not only keen to appear the moral ones on the UN's side, with Iraq such a scar on their legacy, but also justified in carrying out a reasonable function of opposition particularly when some of their own - frontbencher Diane Abbott MP being a high - profile example - are so reluctant to send Britain to war in the Middle East again.

IPS cells have high proliferation rates and are not yet specialized to perform functions, such as being part of the skin.

The neocortex, involved in higher - level function such as language and reasoning, was the region of the brain affected.

The research team, led by David Cantu and Chris Dulla, studied the effect of traumatic brain injury on the levels of the neurotransmitter gamma - aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the cerebral cortex, the portion of the brain associated with higher level functions such as information processing.

However, it has disadvantages for patients such as having two major surgical procedures, significant pain and limited function between stages, long hospital stays, as well as high healthcare costs.

Higher cognitive functions, such as an awareness of our place in the world, do not spring from a specific area, says Fani Deligianni at University College London.

«Long - term, high - strength antibiotic use, like we utilized in this study, comes with significant risk to humans, such as defects in immune and metabolic function,» Sampson cautions.

After controlling for factors known to influence brain volume and cognitive test scores, such as age and gender, the researchers found that a higher self - reported frequency of game playing was significantly associated with greater brain volume in several regions involved in Alzheimer's disease (such as the hippocampus) and with higher cognitive test scores on memory and executive function.

The areas in the brain linked to this type of decision making were the dorsal portion of the medial prefrontal cortex, which is known to support higher cognitive functions such as planning, and the premotor cortex, which is more involved in the execution of real or imaginary movements.

Different abnormalities such as cleft palates, small skulls, and problems with higher brain function were seen depending on which cell types lacked Smc3 expression, but the phenotypes were similar to those seen in CdLS patients.

Red wine stimulates the formation of endothelium - dependent relaxation factors such as nitric oxide, which improve endothelial function in coronary arteries possibly because of the high phenol concentration in red wine.

«Drinking at such high levels can suppress areas of the brain that control basic life - support functions such as breathing and heart rate, thereby increasing one's risk of death,» said senior author, Aaron White, Ph.D., Senior Scientific Advisor to the NIAAA Director.

UCLA researchers looked at levels of these neurotransmitters — glutamate and gamma - aminobutyric acid, known as GABA — in a brain region called the insula, which integrates signals from higher brain regions to regulate emotion, thinking and physical functions such as blood pressure and perspiration.

Such «couch - potato» animals develop a range of health problems, including insulin resistance, diabetes, high blood pressure, impaired brain function, increased oxidative stress and inflammation.

The mice had symptoms such as abnormal brain function, impaired memory and high levels of either amyloid - beta or tau proteins in the brain.

Mice deficient in critical innate immune functions such as Toll - like receptor signaling or oxidative burst production spontaneously produce high - titer serum antibodies against their commensal microbiota.

Their end goal is to identify specific populations of neurons in the fruit fly brain that are necessary for emotion primitives — and whether these functions are conserved in higher organisms, such as mice or even humans.

Researchers have identified eight distinct neural subnetworks that together form the connectivity infrastructure of the mammalian cortex, the part of the brain involved in higher - order functions such as cognition, emotion and consciousness.

A research group led by Osaka University and the University of Tokyo found that the intracellular protein trafficking is important for higher brain functions such as learning and memory.

Sarcopenia — the significant loss of muscle mass and function that can occur as we age — is associated with many chronic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol and obesity.

«While it is not clear whether the Y6 receptor is fully active in humans, Pancreatic Polypeptide is highly expressed — even more so than in mice — and it's possible that another receptor to which the peptide has high affinity, such as Y4, could have taken over this function.»

The preservation of ideally both kidneys is important because the kidney performs a range of vital functions which diminish with age and as a result of kidney - damaging conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

Dr. Gallaudet has led teams of Navy Sailors and civilians performing such diverse functions as overseeing aircraft carrier combat operations, planning and conducting humanitarian assistance and disaster response efforts, assisting Navy SEAL Teams during high visibility counter-terrorism operations, and developing the Navy's annual $ 52 billion information technology, cyber security, and intelligence budget.

Now, researchers argue that the competing noise of other partygoers is filtered out in the brain before it reaches regions involved in higher cognitive functions, such as language and attention control.

The researchers cited a survey of such patients showing that «regaining arm and hand function is considered the highest priority for improving the quality of life.»

By measuring critical flicker speeds researchers are able to assess the processing speed of the brain itself, which forms the basis of many higher cognitive functions, such as fluency or memory.

In contrast, females with autism had smaller callosal regions connecting to the anterior frontal cortex, which is involved in higher order «executive function» such as planning.

«What we found was that training higher - order cognitive skills can have a positive impact on untrained key executive functions as well as lower - level, but also important, processes such as straightforward memory, which is used to remember details.