FeaturedGenetics·February 19, 2015·4 min readEvolving a Bigger Brain with Human DNAResearchers have shown it is possible to pick out key changes in genetic code between humans and chimpanzees. They were then able to visualize the contributions to early brain development using mouse embryos.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 21, 2015·2 min readGlobal Consortium Attempts to Crack the Brain’s Genetic CodeCrowdsourced project identifies eight common genetic mutations which appear to age the brain by an average of three years, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 6, 2015·3 min readResearchers Map Direct Gut Brain ConnectionA new study maps the cell-to-cell connection between the gut and nervous system.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGenetics·November 18, 2014·2 min readMother’s Presence Makes Pain Go Away and Changes Gene Activity in Infant BrainThe tender love of a mother not only helps sooth an infant's pain, it could also have an impact on early brain development, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·November 11, 2014·3 min readEnriched Environments Hold Promise for Brain Injury PatientsAccording to a new study, an 'enriched environment' can help in rehabilitation for those with TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 6, 2014·2 min readResearchers Provide First Peek at How Neurons MultitaskA new study sheds light on how a single neuron can perform multiple functions in a model organism.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurology·November 4, 2014·3 min readBrain Anatomy Differences Between Autistic and Typically Developing Individuals Are IndistinguishableA new study reports the brain anatomy in MRI scans of those with autism and typically developing individuals is virtually indistinguishable above the age of six.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 3, 2014·3 min readNeuroscientists Offer Novel Insight on Brain NetworksA new study looks at how the brain changes as we age and how different areas of the brain communicate with one another.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 28, 2014·4 min readPair Bonding Reinforced in the BrainThe song control system in the brain of zebra finches is also active during simple communication calls, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 20, 2014·2 min readWhy Your Brain Makes You Reach for Junk FoodResearchers explore the relationship between food buying habits and our neurobiology.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 15, 2014·6 min readBrain’s Compass Relies on Geometric RelationshipsPeople use geometrical relationships to help orient themselves, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 10, 2014·3 min readMechanism That Repairs Brain After Stroke DiscoveredFollowing an induced stroke in mice, researchers find astrocytes help promote neurogenesis in the damaged part of the brain.Read More
