Virtual Finger Enables Scientists to Navigate and Analyze 3D Images of Complex Biological Structures Researchers pioneer a new way to digitally navigate 3D images of synapses and neurons.
Study Sheds New Light on Second Language Learning in Adulthood New research identifies the neural mechanisms underlying the learning of a second language in adulthood.
Scientists Shed New Light on Nerve Cell Growth A new study reports that a particular protein play a more sophisticated role in neuron development than previously thought.
Uninterrupted Playtime between Siblings Is Key for Learning One key to learning is uninterrupted playtime between siblings, a new study reports.
Discovery of a New Means to Erase Pain Researchers reveal it is possible to relieve pain hypersensitivity by rekindling pain.
Study Cracks How the Brain Processes Emotions A new study reports on how the brain codes and processes emotions.
Huntington’s Disease Protein Helps Wire the Young Brain The Htt protein, which is mutated in Huntington's disease patients, is critical for wiring the brain in early life, a new study reports.
Restoring Active Memory Program Poised to Launch DARPA selects two universities to assist with its RAM program, which aims to develop a wireless, implantable neuroprosthetic to help those with TBI to overcome memory deficits.
Dodging Dots Helps Explain Brain Circuitry Researchers produce a model of how individual excitatory and inhibitory neurons work together to control simple behavior.
High Earners in a Stock Market Game Have Brain Patterns That Can Predict Market Bubbles A neuroimaging study helps researchers discover brain patterns can predict market bubbles in stock trading game.
New Study Discovers Biological Basis for Magic Mushroom Mind Expansion The brain displays a similar pattern of activity during dreaming as it does during a psychedelic trip, a new study reports.
Short Sleep, Aging Brain The less older adults sleep, the faster their brains age, a new study reports.
Cal BRAIN Kickstarts California Efforts to Map the Brain California governor allocates an initial grant of $2 million to the Cal-BRAIN initiative to help map the brain.
Researchers Study Our Love for Deep Bass Researchers discover when the bass line of a song is loud and solid, we have an easier time following the rhythm.
Sorting Out Emotions Researchers discover some brain cells recognize emotions base on the viewer's perceptions rather than true emotion being expressed.
