FeaturedNeuroscience·March 22, 2016·3 min readHow Animals Find Their Way in the DarkA new study reveals how animals are able to find vital resources in novel environments, even when there are no cues, such as light or sound, to guide them.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 10, 2016·3 min readThinking About Moving? Grid Cells’ Role in Human Imagination RevealedA new study suggests grid cells are involved in a broader range of cognitive processes than previously thought.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 3, 2016·4 min readNeuronal Calculations Consider ExpectationsAccording to researchers, fly brains take typical features of the environment into account when calculating motion.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·February 16, 2016·5 min readMind Controlled Prosthetic Arm Moves Individual FingersResearchers report a patient has been able to use a mind-controlled prosthesis to move individual digits without extensive training.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 8, 2016·3 min readRecovering Use of Arm Following Stroke With Help of Wireless SleeveResearchers believe their new wireless sleeve technology will help people who have had a stroke to recover the use of their arm.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 2, 2016·5 min readSensorimotor Cortex Commands the Performance of Skilled MovementResearchers report the sensorimotor cortex is essential for initiating and executing complex movement.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 28, 2016·4 min readTreating Parkinson’s Disease By Solving the Mysteries of MovementA new study identifies a brain circuit that controls walking and identifies a new target for treating Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 13, 2016·3 min readResearchers Discover a New Role for Motor NeuronsResearchers have identified a new, direct signalling pathway through which motor neurons influence locomotion circuits that generate rhythmic movement.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 13, 2016·5 min readParkinson’s Symptoms Improved With Help of Common Dementia DrugResearchers report a commonly prescribed dementia drug shows promise in preventing falls and improving quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 11, 2016·2 min readHow The Brain Makes DecisionsResearchers report on how the brain prepares for multiple actions before deciding on which action to take.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 31, 2015·6 min read3D Footage Links Neurons With Motion and BehaviorResearchers have successfully captured neural activity in nearly the entire brain of a free-moving animal.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 20, 2015·3 min readALS Affects Sensory Neurons Involved in MovementA new discovery could speed identification of ALS in patients.Read More