ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 26, 2014·2 min readReal Time Readout of Neurochemical ActivityImplanted engineered cells with fluorescent dyes which change color in response to dopamine and norepinephrine allows researchers to observe changes in neurosignalling in real time, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 24, 2014·2 min readMemories Get the Emotional SwitchA new study reports neurons which encode whether a memory is negative or positive can be reprogrammed to change the emotional association of the experience. Findings could have implications for future research into PTSD.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 23, 2014·2 min readReminiscing Can Help Boost Mental PerformanceResearchers report performance of complex mental tasks can be boosted by 'off task' mental activities, such as reminiscing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 22, 2014·2 min readLight Alcohol Consumption During Later Life Associated With Better Episodic MemoryModerate alcohol consumption in people over the age of 60 is linked to greater hippocampal volume and better episodic memory, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 22, 2014·3 min readMathematical Model Shows How the Brain Remains Stable During LearningResearchers have devised a new mathematical model which helps explain how the brain's networks can learn new information while remaining stable.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 20, 2014·2 min readStudy Suggests Mental Rest and Reflection Boost LearningA new study reports mental rest and reflection boost memory and learning.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 17, 2014·3 min readHow the Brain Leads Us to Believe We Have Sharp VisionResearchers report our brain uses previous visual experiences to predict how blurred objects would look in sharper detail.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 15, 2014·6 min readBrain’s Compass Relies on Geometric RelationshipsPeople use geometrical relationships to help orient themselves, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 14, 2014·4 min readOrphanage Care Linked to Thinner Brain Tissue in Regions Related to ADHDA new neuroimaging study reports Romanian children who spent their early years in orphanages often have thinner brain tissue in cortical areas corresponding to attention and impulse control.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 14, 2014·3 min readDamage to Brain ‘Hubs’ Causes Extensive ImpairmentResearchers provide a new perspective on injury impairs brain function.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 10, 2014·1 min readSimilar But Different: New Discovery for Neurodegenerative DiseaseResearchers report people with PSP experience more severe and extensive cognitive impairments than those with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 9, 2014·2 min readErasing Memory With LightUsing optogenetics, researchers erase specific memories in mice.Read More