FeaturedGenetics·October 17, 2013·5 min readResearchers Expand the Genetic Code of Mammals to Control Protein Activity in Neurons with LightUsing a new optogenetic technique, researchers change the shape of a protein in the brains of mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 10, 2013·5 min readEnigmatic Neurons Help Flies Get OrientedResearchers have identified neurons in a fly's brain which tune into basic visual features to help them get their bearings.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeatured·July 1, 2013·2 min readNerve Cells Can Work in Different Ways with Same ResultResearchers find seemingly identical neurons can behave the same, even though they are built differently under the surface.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 25, 2013·4 min readPast Brain Activation Revealed in ScansSpontaneous waves neuronal activity bear imprints of earlier events for at least 24 hours after the experience has taken place, a new study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 19, 2013·4 min readValidating Maps of the Brain’s Resting StateA new study examines the relationship of fMRI maps of the brain's resting state with the brain's underlying neurological and anatomical structure.Read More