Your big brain makes you human – count your neurons when you count your blessings
Study looks at the evolutionary development of the human brain.... Read More...
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How the brain finds order amidst chaos
Amidst noise and chaos, cortical neurons work in a team to communicate and allow the brain to find order.... Read More...
Research provides important insight on the brain-body connection
Neurons in the motor cortex of rats fall into two categories, those that are externally focused and relay information to other parts of the body, and those that are internally focused. When inhibition is increased, the externally focused neurons switch to internally focused cells.... Read More...
How Electrical Stimulation Activates Neurons
A new study reveals frequency plays a key role in neural activation from electrical stimulation.... 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...
Electrical Properties of Dendrites Help Explain the Brain’s Unique Computing Power
Human dendrites have different electrical properties from those of other species, a new study reveals. Researchers report electrical signals weaken more as they flow along human dendrites, allowing small sections of dendrites to behave independently from the rest of the neuron. ... Read More...
Diversity of Cortical Neurons Captured in Comprehensive Computer Model
Allen Institute researchers have produced a collection of computer generated models that accurately replicate cortical neuron activity.... Read More...
Sorry Grumpy Cat, Study Finds Dogs Are Brainier Than Cats
Dogs possess significantly more cortical neurons than cats, a new study reports.... Read More...
Folding of the Cerebral Cortex: Identification of Important Neurons
A new study sheds light on the mechanisms of gyrus formation.... Read More...
Study Reveals Contrast in How Groups of Neurons Function During Decision Making
A new study published in Nature sheds light on how populations of neurons work together during working memory and decision making tasks. Researchers report individual neurons are briefly active, but populations of neurons working together carry information for longer periods of time by being active at different times.... Read More...
Mitochondria Appear Good Treatment Target for Stroke and TBI Recovery
Researchers believe that, given time, mitochondria can recover their normal form following TBI or stroke.... Read More...
Neural Connection Keeps Instincts in Check
Researchers have traced the neural connections that help us to curb our impulses.... Read More...