FeaturedNeuroscience·November 25, 2013·6 min readCommon Brain Cell Plays Key Role in Shaping Neural CircuitsAstrocytes actively refine neural circuits by selectively eliminating synapses, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 22, 2013·2 min readA Critical Theory in Brain DevelopmentResearchers present a new theory which explains how critical periods are triggered during neurodevelopment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 6, 2013·3 min readMonkeys Use Minds to Move Two Virtual ArmsUsing a brain machine interface, monkeys learn to control the movement of two virtual arms, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 30, 2013·2 min readHow Video Games Like Super Mario Can Benefit the BrainPlaying video games causes increases in brain regions responsible for memory formation and strategic planning, researchers have discovered. The findings could prove relevant in developing new therapeutic interventions for psychiatric illnesses.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 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 20, 2013·4 min readCovert Operations: Your Brain Digitally Remastered for Clarity of ThoughtNeurofeedback which enhances the signal-to-noise ratio of brain activity, could have positive implication for rehabilitation following brain injury.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 18, 2013·3 min readMotor Control Development Continues Longer Than Previously BelievedThe development of fine motor skill could take longer than previously thought, according to a new study.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 10, 2013·2 min readStudy Creates New Memories by Directly Changing the BrainResearchers create new and specific memories by directly manipulating brain cells in the cerebral cortex of rodents.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 22, 2013·5 min readNovel ‘Top-Down’ Mechanism Repatterns Developing Brain RegionsNew brain development findings could shed light on some neurological problems, such as ASD.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 10, 2013·3 min readIrregular Bedtimes Curb Young Children’s Brain PowerAccording to new research, children with irregular bed times score significantly lower reading, maths and spatial awareness tests.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 3, 2013·3 min readResearchers Find New Clue to Cause of Human NarcolepsyHistamine could be the cause of loss of hypocretin cells in narcolepsy sufferers, a new study suggests.Read More
