Neuroscientists make major breakthrough in 200-year-old puzzle
Time plays a key role when it comes to Weber's Law.... Read More...
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Losing Neurons May Sometimes Not Be That Bad
Researchers report that neuron loss in Alzheimer's disease may not be such a bad thing. The study reveals the loss of neurons may be the result of a cell quality control mechanism attempting to protect the brain from the accumulation of malfunctioning neurons.... Read More...
Two Seemingly Opposing Forces in the Brain Cooperate to Enhance Memory Formation
Researchers say homeostatic synaptic plasticity facilitates Hebbian plasticity, influencing memory formation and learning.... Read More...
To Flee or Not to Flee: How the Brain Decides What to Do in the Face of Danger
Researchers have identified the variables that lead the brain to apply specific defensive strategies while under the threat of danger, and implicate a specific pair of neurons in this process.... Read More...
Hidden Structure of Enigmatic Backwards Neural Connections Discovered
Study may provide key insights into the visual system and perception.... Read More...
Run Faster, Learn Better
Researchers claim they have identified a causal link between running speed and enhanced learning in mice.... Read More...
What Makes a Mother Risk Her Life to Protect Her Kids?
A mother's willingness to sacrifice their own lives to protect their children depends upon the action of oxytocin on neurons in the amygdala, a new study reports.... Read More...
How the Brain ‘Plays’ With Predictability and Randomness to Choose the Right Time to Act
A new study reveals execution of action is a combination of random and predictable components that are processed in different brain regions. ... Read More...
More Serotonin, Less Motivation? It Depends on the Circumstances
Long term stimulation of the serotonin system makes mice more active, a new study reports.... Read More...