A new bimodal neuromodulation device that stimulates both the ear and tongue reduces the severity of tinnitus in patients for up to a year. Read More
A new synthetic conduit can bridge large nerve gaps by guiding the regrowth of neurons. When implanted into the arms of macaques with nerve defects in their arms, the conduit boosted neurogenesis and the nerve's ability to conduct signals for a year. Read More
Computational power is amplified in the brain by newly discovered action potentials in dendrites. Read More
Researchers report up to 25% of same-sex behaviors are associated with genetic variants. The study identified five new genes associated with sexual behavior. They report there is no one single gene linked to same-sex sexual behavior or orientation, but numerous genes, as well as other factors which contribute. Researchers emphasize the markers may be unreliable in predicting same-sex behavior but may influence the likelihood for specific relationship choices. Read More
Researchers say human consciousness is supported by dynamic, complex patterns of brain signal coordination. Read More
Researchers report episodic memory develops in distinct stages during postnatal maturation. Read More
Researchers have identified a subset of neurons in a region of the hypothalamus that play a critical role in regulating feeding and appetite in mice. Read More
Nocebo effect becomes more pronounced over time when people believe they are exposed to a more expensive medication, researchers report. Read More
A new study questions traditional views of how memories are formed and stored in the brain. Additionally, researchers propose a new mechanism for learning. Read More
A new report in Science identifies a neural circuit in the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex of mouse brains that may play a key role in social dominance. Using optogenetics, researchers were able to target neurons in the dmPFC to help boost a mouse's chance of 'winning' in an aggressive encounter. Read More
