How Error and Reward Signals are Organized Within the Cerebral Cortex
Researchers reveal how both error and reward signals are organized within the cerebral cortex. ... Read More...
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Diving Deeper Into Developmental Dyslexia
A new study reveals men with dyslexia have altered structural connections between the thalamus and auditory cortex on the left side of the brain.... Read More...
Brain Plasticity Restored in Adult Mice Through Targeting Specific Neural Connections
Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism which appears to be critical for the maturation of brain function, and may be used to restore plasticity in the aging brain. ... Read More...
Surprise Discovery Reveals Second Visual System in Cerebral Cortex: Mouse Study
A new study challenges 75 year old dogma of mammalian vision. Researchers have shows the post rhinal cortex obtains visual data from the superior colliculus and is not dependent upon information from primary visual cortex. ... Read More...
Neural Code that Predicts Behavior Identified
Differences in activity between the left and right superior colliculi help researchers predict whether an animal was seeing an event. ... Read More...
Lifespan and Sexual Maturity Depends on Your Brain More than Your Body
A new study reveals our longevity and sexual maturity are governed by our brains, not our bodies. Researchers discovered that animals with more neurons in the cerebral cortex live longer, regardless of their body size.... Read More...
Surprising Network Activity in the Immature Brain
Spontaneously generated patterns of activity by local neural networks in the developing visual cortex provide the basis for long range connections that are established throughout brain activity over the course of cortical development, researchers report.... Read More...
Colored Filter Improves Dyslexic Children’s Reading Speed
Using a green filter help to increase reading speed for children with dyslexia, researchers report.... Read More...
Thousands of DNA Changes in Developing Brain Revealed by Machine Learning
Researchers have developed a new single cell analysis, combined with machine learning, to detect CNVs smaller than one million base pairs. The study reports genetic changes peak midway through brain development.... Read More...
Skills and Learning Improved by Closed Loop Electrical Brain Stimulation During Sleep
Researchers report transcranial alternating current stimulation applied during sleep can help accelerate learning, memory and skill acquisition.... Read More...
Noradrenaline Plays a Critical Role in Sensory Perception
A new study reveals noradrenaline plays a vital role in early stages of perception. Researchers report later processing of visual information occurs in the cerebral cortex and is affected by noradrenaline to determine if an image will enter our stream of consciousness.... Read More...
Prenatal Exposure to Folic Acid Fortification of Food May Reduce Mental Health Risks in Children
A new study reports the offspring of women who eat a diet rich of foods fortified with folic acid while pregnant have a reduced risk of being diagnosed with a mental illness later in life. The study reports those who had increased in-utero folic acid exposure had increased cortical thickness and delayed thinning of the cerebral cortex.... Read More...