FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 7, 2017·3 min readResearchers Discover Devastating Disease Which Alters Brain SizeUniversity of Manchester researchers have identified a genetic disease that appears to affect the size of the brain, leading to developmental problems. The disease is linked to mutations in the RAC1 gene.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 25, 2018·4 min readCranium of a Four Million Year Old Hominin Shows Similarities to That of Modern HumansResearchers report the cranium of a 4 million year old hominin shows striking similarity to that of modern humans.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 10, 2018·4 min readEvery Person Has a Unique Brain AnatomyA new neuroimaging study reveals every person has unique brain anatomy. The uniqueness is a result of a combination of genetic factors and life experiences, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 16, 2014·3 min readBrain on AutopilotResearchers analyse 1.6 billion connection within the brain simultaneously and find the highest agreement between structure and information flow in the "default mode network".Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 14, 2015·3 min readBigger Brains Don’t Mean Higher IQBrain structure, rather than brain size, appears to be more important for human intelligence and cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 19, 2018·6 min readComplete Fly Brain Image at Nanoscale ResolutionHHMI researchers used electronic microscopy technology to generate a high resolution digital snapshot of the adult fruit fly brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 24, 2013·4 min read‘Singing’ Rats Show Hope for Older Humans with Age-Related Voice ProblemsVocal training of older rats reduces some of the voice problems associated with aging, new research suggests. The findings could help treat people with presbyphonia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 18, 2018·5 min readHow Brain Structure Influences Performance on Language TasksA new computational model sheds light on how personal brain structure can influence our cognitive performance on language based tasks.Read More
Featured Articles·January 16, 2012·3 min readCSHL Team Introduces Automated Imaging to Greatly Speed Whole Brain Mapping EffortsFacilitates systematic comparison of mouse models of disorders including schizophrenia, autism A new technology developed by neuroscientists at Cold Spring...Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 21, 2021·4 min readCapuchin Monkey Genome Reveals Clues to Its Long Life and Large BrainA new genetic study reveals the evolution of longevity and larger brains in capuchin monkeys.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 17, 2018·4 min readA Protein that Divides the BrainResearchers identify specific diffusible molecules that are essential for boundary formation in the brain.Read More