FeaturedNeuroscience·October 22, 2015·5 min readThe Power of Two: Neural Cliques Provide a Prewired Framework For How Neurons ConnectResearcher proposes a Theory of Connectivity which suggests neural cliques provide a basic framework for how neurons connect and function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 14, 2015·3 min readA Brain Network for Observed Social Threat InteractionsResearchers use large scale neural recording and big data to reveal how observed social threat is recalled from memory.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 13, 2015·5 min readHow the ‘Social Brain’ is Functionally Impaired in AutismAccording to a new study, researchers have identified brain areas linked to social behaviors are insufficiently networked and underdeveloped in children with autism.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 6, 2015·6 min readWired for Cognitive ControlA new study reveals which parts of the brain are most able to exert cognitive control over actions and thoughts.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 1, 2015·4 min readMechanism Behind Cognitive Control of Thoughts DiscoveredA new study provides evidence for how the frontal cortex exerts control over thought and action.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 30, 2015·3 min readBrain Network for Observed Social Threat Interactions RevealedResearchers use big data analysis and large scale neural recordings to explore how the brain remembers and recalls negative social interactions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 10, 2015·3 min readDynamically Tweaking NeuronsResearchers have discovered a new molecular ‘switch’ that controls the properties of neurons in response to changes in the activity of their neural network.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 10, 2015·4 min readSmall Brain Models Distort Contact Intensity Between NeuronsA new study looks at some of the current limitations of computational models for neuroscience research.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 8, 2015·4 min readStem Cell Derived ‘Mini Brains’ Reveal Potential Drug Treatment for Rare DiseaseResearchers have identified a drug candidate which appears to suppress a critical genetic alteration in dysfunctional cells.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 1, 2015·5 min readThe Neural Basis of MultitaskingA new study looks at the mechanisms behind cognitive flexibility.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 27, 2015·5 min readHave Trouble Visualizing Images? You May Have AphantasiaDo you have a problem visualizing images? According to researchers, you could have a newly defined condition called aphantasia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 24, 2015·4 min readResearchers Create a Neuron-Like Polymer Nanotube NetworkAccording to a new study, researchers have successfully used polymer nanotubes to create a neuron-like network.Read More
