FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 29, 2018·6 min readMapping the Brain with Data ScienceResearchers are using big data and artificial intelligence to map neural networks in the brain. The new technology could help to better understand the progression of neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 18, 2018·4 min readHow the Brain Responds to Cold TouchA new study could help advance research into pain and hypersensitivity to cold stimuli. Researchers have mapped feelings of cold touch sensation in the insula of mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 7, 2018·5 min readMaps Made of Nerve CellsResearchers have created a new model that may help explain how the brain stores memories of tangible events. The new model explains how neural activity in the hippocampus can help map space, time and context in episodic memories.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 6, 2018·4 min readBrain Cancer Atlas CreatedA new brain cancer atlas maps out comprehensive, visually rich information about the anatomical and genetic bases of glioblastoma, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 5, 2018·4 min readWhat Effect Does TMS Have on the Brain?Researchers report transcranial magnetic stimulation predisposes neural connections in the visual cortex for reorganization.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 2, 2018·5 min readA New Model For Brain CommunicationResearchers propose a new communication model to explain how brain networks can be navigated to achieve efficient information transfer.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·May 29, 2018·5 min readResearch Opens New Doors For Brain Disorder TreatmentsStudy reveals the how the brain maintains attention on an object while the eyes make rapid, voluntary movements. The findings could open the door to developing new treatments for a number of neurological disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 29, 2018·6 min readCross Talk Between Neurons that Control Touch Identified: Mouse StudyResearchers have successfully mapped brain networks that are responsible for perception and movements linked to touch. The findings may provide new insights into the connection between movement and touch.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 21, 2018·4 min readCell Types Underlying Schizophrenia IdentifiedResearchers have identified different neuron types and provided a new list of genes associated with schizophrenia. The findings could pave the way for developing new targeted therapies to treat the condition.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 17, 2018·3 min readSmarter Brains Run on Sparsely Connected NeuronsA new study reveals the brains of higher IQ people tend to have leaner, yet more efficient neural connections. Researchers report, the more intelligent a person, the fewer dendrites they have in their cerebral cortex.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 17, 2018·7 min readCrowdsourcing Brain Mapping with Gaming Helps Identify 6 New Neuron TypesPlayers of the popular online brain mapping game Eyewire have assisted in identifying six new neuron types, researchers report.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·May 14, 2018·4 min readStudy Shows Details of Brain Networks in AutismStudy confirms the spatial layout of brain networks is more pronounced in those with autism. Additionally, most of the variations in network location was identified in attention networks.Read More
