Fireflies, Heart Beats, and the Science of Sync
Researchers have shown experimentally how a simple network of identical synchronized nanomachines can give rise to out-of-sync, complex states.... Read More...
California Institute of Technology
How Social Isolation Transforms the Brain
A new study reveals the neurobiological effects of social isolation in mice. Researchers report a neurochemical called tachykinin is overproduced during long term social isolation, leading to increased aggression and fear.... Read More...
Paralyzed Patient Feels Sensation Again
Researchers have successfully induced the sensations of touch and movement in the arm of a paralyzed man, with the help of a tiny array of electrodes implanted into the somatosensory cortex. ... Read More...
Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Gut Microbiome
A new study reports a link between the deterioration of motor skills in Parkinson's disease and alterations in the composition of populations of gut bacteria.... Read More...