ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 12, 2019·4 min readThe way a single neuron processes information is never the sameWhen a neuron receives information, dendrites functionally work together to adjust for the complexity of the input.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 17, 2019·3 min readPomegranate compound with anti-aging effects passes human trialRecent clinical trials show urolithin A, a compound derived from molecules in pomegranates, can slow the aging process. Urolithin A improves mitochondrial function following oral consumption.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·May 16, 2019·2 min readThe insular cortex processes, and drives learning from painUsing optogenetics to 'switch off' the insular cortex in mice experiencing a painful event resulted in a less fearful reaction to pain. The ability of the mice to learn avoidance from the pain event was also reduced.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 21, 2019·4 min readBlue Brain solves a century-old neuroscience problemA mathematical algorithm developed by the Blue Brain Project can objectively classify different shapes of neurons in the brain. The algorithm has already helped researchers objectively identify 17 types of pyramidal neurons in the somatosensory cortex of a rat.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 21, 2019·4 min readNew Prosthetic Restores the Sense of Where Your Hand IsA new prosthetic hand enables amputees to regain a subtle, close to natural, sense of touch.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·November 13, 2018·3 min readImmunity Connects Gut Bacteria and AgingResearchers have identified a mechanism by which immune system problems can cause commensal dysbiosis, which promotes age related pathologies.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 28, 2018·4 min readNew Software Helps Analyze Writing DisabilitiesAccording to researchers, 10% of young children have trouble learning to write. EPFL researchers have developed new software that can analyze a child's writing disability and the cause with precision.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 16, 2018·4 min readDominant Men Make Decisions FasterRegardless of social context, highly dominant males respond faster in situations where decisions need to be made, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 13, 2018·5 min readAmputees Feel as Though Their Prosthetic Limb Belongs to Their Own BodyA new study reports amputees often feel as though their prosthetic limb is part of their body.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 10, 2018·4 min readTargeting a Brain Mechanism Could Help Treat AggressionResearchers have identified some of the key neurobiological mechanisms that help keep aggression under control. The findings could help develop targeted treatments to help those with aggressive problems associated with psychological disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·June 16, 2018·3 min readNeurons that Rewire Traumatic MemoriesResearchers have identified neurons in the dentate gyrus that help to reprogram lasting traumatic memories.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 18, 2018·4 min readHumans and Machines Learn Together to Win a CompetitionTraining tetraplegic patients to compete in an online competition to control an avatar with BCI, researchers report the most dramatic improvements in computer augmented performance occurs when both humans and machines are able to learn.Read More
