FeaturedNeuroscience·July 10, 2013·7 min readA Fundamental Problem for Brain MappingA new paper takes on brain mapping studies; forcing scientists to rethink the rules of neuroimaging.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 5, 2013·6 min readHow the Brain Creates the ‘Buzz’ that Helps Ideas SpreadResearchers identify brain regions associated with the successful spread of ideas, often called "buzz". Messages which will go viral on social media can be predicted, according to the study.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·June 27, 2013·4 min readStudy Appears to Overturn Prevailing View of How the Brain is WiredSensory information travels to two places at once; both the brain's mid-layer and the deeper layers, according to new research.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 27, 2013·4 min readHigh-Resolution Mapping Technique Uncovers Underlying Circuit Architecture of the BrainUsing an innovative brain-tracing technique, researchers discover a way to 'untangle' neural networks. The findings offer insight into how specific brain regions are connected.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
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 21, 2013·4 min readScientists Discover Previously Unknown Requirement for Brain DevelopmentGenes alone don't determine how the cerebral cortex grows into separate functional areas. Input from the thalamus is also crucially required, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 20, 2013·3 min read“BigBrain” Study Provides Most Detailed 3-D Map of the Brain YetBigBrain, a 3-D reconstruction of a complete human brain, shows the brain's anatomy in microscopic detail.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
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 18, 2013·4 min readThe Discerning Fruit Fly: Linking Brain-Cell Activity and Behavior in Smell RecognitionResearchers have mapped the activity of brain cells in the mushroom body of flies conditioned to have Pavlovian behavioral responses to different odors. The findings suggest the activity of as few as 25 neurons are required to be able to distinguish between different odors.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 10, 2013·3 min read3-D Map of Blood Vessels in Cerebral Cortex Holds SuprisesA new study describes the vascular architecture within the cerebral cortex, exploring what the structure means for neuroimaging and the onset of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 10, 2013·4 min readScientists Map Process by Which Brain Cells Form Long-Term MemoriesResearchers have discovered how the Arc protein regulates neuronal activity, providing clues into the brain's ability to form long-term memories.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 5, 2013·6 min readScientists Map the Wiring of the Biological ClockResearchers report the discovery of a crucial part of the biological clock: the wiring that sets its accuracy to within a few minutes out of the 1440 minutes per day. The wiring uses GABA to connect the individual cells of the biological clock in a fast network which changes strength with the time of day.Read More
