FeaturedNeuroscience·March 28, 2016·4 min readResearch on Largest Network of Cortical Neurons ProfiledResearchers have published the largest network to date of connections between neurons in the cortex, where high-level processing occurs, and have revealed several crucial elements of how networks in the brain are organized.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 24, 2016·5 min readBrain is Vital for Glucose MetabolismAccording to researchers, neurons in the hypothalamus play a vital role in maintaining blood glucose levels.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 23, 2016·4 min readLive Imaging Technique Captures Brain Wide View of Neural ActivityA new technique allows researchers to look into the brains of living mice and witness the processing of sensory information in real time.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 22, 2016·3 min readInfrequent Computer Use May Be An Indicator of Early Cognitive DeclineA new study reports on a significant correlation between infrequent daily computer use and smaller hippocampal volume, an indicator of an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 22, 2016·3 min readBrain Metabolism Predicts Fluid Intelligence in Young AdultsAccording to researchers, healthy brain metabolism corresponds with fluid intelligence in young adults.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 21, 2016·4 min readTracking Neural Stem Cells by Coloring Chicken Eggs From the InsideResearchers have developed a new technique to label and view neural stem cells in eggs without harming the cells.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 18, 2016·3 min readLarger Globus Pallidus Volume in Those With SchizophreniaResearchers discover people with schizophrenia have greater volume in globus pallidus than in healthy subjects.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 18, 2016·5 min readAre We Hard Wired for Altruism?Findings could point to a possible way to making people behave in less selfish, more empathetic ways.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 15, 2016·3 min readBreaking Down the Walls: Complex Learning Dismantles Barriers in the BrainResearchers report learning complex tasks over an extended period of time can help to break down barriers in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 13, 2016·3 min readBlueberries Could Help Fight Alzheimer’sAntioxidants in blueberries may prevent against the devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 11, 2016·4 min readPhysical Activity Linked to Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk and Greater Gray Matter VolumeOlder adults who are physically active have greater gray matter volume and a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.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
