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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 17, 2013·3 min readBrain Scans Show Unusual Activity in Retired NFL PlayersA neuroimaging study finds profound brain activity abnormalities in a group of retired NFL players.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2013·3 min readWhen Neurons Have Less to Say, They Say it With Particular EmphasisResearchers discover neurons regulate their own excitability so that the activity level in networks remains as constant as possible.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 16, 2013·3 min readGlowing Neurons Reveal Networked Link Between Brain and WhiskersMouse whisker research reveals a signaling pathway which relays touch signals to the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2013·3 min readResearcher Reveals the Brain Connections Underlying Accurate IntrospectionA new study finds the ability to accurately reflect on perceptual experiences and the ability to accurately reflect on memory is unconnected, suggesting we have distinct introspective skills.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 15, 2013·3 min readTo Live and Learn: Making Memories Has to Be a Speedy BusinessResearchers discover neurons have a special preassembly technique to speed up the manufacture of proteins at synapses, enabling synaptic plasticity and the brain to rapidly form memories.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 10, 2013·5 min readSticks and Stones: Brain Releases Natural Painkillers During Social RejectionResearchers find the opioid system responds to social rejection, not just physical pain.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
FeaturedPsychology·October 10, 2013·4 min readRight Supramarginal Gyrus Plays Important Role in EmpathyResearchers find that when the right supramarginal gyrus doesn't function correctly, our empathy is severely limited.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 9, 2013·2 min readPoetry is Like Music to the MindA new neuroimaging study helps researchers map the different way the brain responds to poetry and prose.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 8, 2013·3 min readBrain Anatomy and Language in Young ChildrenStudying the neurodevelopment in young children acquiring language skills, researchers found larger myelin structures were already in place.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 8, 2013·3 min readPrimate Brain Development Follows a Predictable PatternResearchers find the differences in primate brains can be explained as a consequence of the same genetic program.Read More
