FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 3, 2015·2 min readChallenge to Traditional Theories About How the Brain Processes ActionsAccording to a new study, the brain plans multiple actions simultaneously prior to selecting one action to execute.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 17, 2015·4 min readRefining Penfield’s Motor HomunculusA new study refines the motor homunculus and corrects the location of the neck's motor control region.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 21, 2015·6 min readMapping Motor Areas Improves Prognosis of Patients With Malignant Brain TumorsResearchers report preoperative nTMS analysis of motor areas improves patient prognosis for malignant brain tumors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 21, 2015·3 min readUsing Optogenetics to Switch Off Tactile SensationAccording to a new study, researchers use optogenetic technology to manipulate neural circuitry and leave mice unable to sense rough or smooth surfaces.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 21, 2015·8 min readUsing Thought to Control a Robotic ArmImplanting neuroprosthetics into the posterior parietal cortex allows a paralyzed man to control a robotic arm through thought, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 5, 2015·6 min readTranscranial Direct Current Brain Stimulation Method Detrimental to IQ ScoresA new study reports tDCS has mixed results when it comes to cognitive enhancement.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 30, 2015·4 min readBats in Flight: How Information About Airflow is Sent to the BrainStudying bats, researchers discover how the sense of touch plays a key role in powered flight.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 13, 2015·6 min readHow Deep Brain Stimulation Exerts Therapeutic Effects for Parkinson’s PatientsA new study reveals deep brain stimulation helps reduce excessive synchronization of brain activity in the motor cortex of Parkinson's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·April 2, 2015·4 min readTyping Patterns Could Help Identify Early Onset of Parkinson’s DiseaseInformation about the state of a person's motor function can be obtained by analyzing how they type, researchers report.Read More
Featured·April 1, 2015·3 min readBrain Machine Interface Allows Amputees to Control Bionic HandEEG and brain machine interface allows amputees to move a prosthetic hand, a new study reports.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·March 31, 2015·2 min readTracking Dendritic Activity During Learning Reveals How the Brain Encodes and Stores InformationA new study provides additional insight into how the brain stores and encodes new information.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 8, 2015·4 min readPractice Really Does Make PerfectNew research provides insight into how tasks are learned and could have positive implications for rehabilitation.Read More