FeaturedNeuroscience·August 17, 2017·6 min readHow We Recall the PastResearchers have identified a neural circuit that is critical for memory retrieval.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 15, 2017·6 min read‘Organismic Learning’ Mimics Some Aspects of Human ThoughtPurdue researchers create an organismoid that can mimic some aspects of human thought, specifically the ability to retain important information and forget unimportant memories.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 9, 2017·6 min readBlocking Key Enzyme May Reverse Memory Loss in Alzheimer’sResearchers discover targeting the HDAC2 enzyme, by blocking its interaction with Sp3, resulted in the reversal of memory loss in mice. The findings, published in Cell Reports, may offer a new avenue for treating memory loss in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 7, 2017·5 min readArtificial Intelligence Helps Monitor SleepMIT researchers have developed a new, non invasive method to help monitor sleep patterns. The device uses an advanced AI algorithm to analyze wireless signals around a person and translate the measurements into sleep stages. Researchers plan to use the technology to study how Parkinson's disease affects sleep.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 31, 2017·6 min readIntermittent Attention and Poor Memory Shape Public Perceptions of InflationResearchers reveal people react more to individual prices, but rational inattention leads to perception and overestimation of inflation rates.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 5, 2017·5 min readPeering into Neural NetworksA pioneering technique has helped researchers to elucidate the workings of neural networks trained with visual data. The findings shed light on the nature of computer vision algorithms and may also help to provide new evidence regarding the organization and visual processes of the human brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 27, 2017·6 min readA Snapshot of Neural ActivityA new neuron labeling technique allows researchers to obtain a snapshot of their activity at any moment in time. The new approach could provide new insights into neural functioning by offering better precision than current, more long term, labeling techniques.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 12, 2017·6 min readSocioeconomic Background Linked to Reading ImprovementDyslexic children of lower socioeconomic status benefit more from summer reading programs than their more affluent peers, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 2, 2017·6 min readA Non-Invasive Method for Deep Brain StimulationResearchers have come up with a new, noninvasive method of stimulating areas deep within the brain by using electrodes placed on the scalp.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 16, 2017·4 min readMaking Brain Implants Smaller Could Prolong Their LifespanResearchers say making implantable electrodes smaller can help reduce brain scaring and prolong the lifespan of the technology.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 1, 2017·3 min readWireless Device Can See Through Walls to Detect Walking SpeedA new wireless device is able to detect walking speeds and could help monitor and diagnose health issues.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 24, 2017·5 min readBrain Circuit Enables Split Second Decision When Cues ConflictA new study reveals the brain circuit that governs how we respond to conflicting environmental cues.Read More
