FeaturedNeurology·March 27, 2012·3 min readChronic Stress Spawns Protein Aggregates Linked to Alzheimer’sRepeated stress triggers the production and accumulation of insoluble tau protein aggregates inside the brain cells of mice, say researchers...Read More
Brain CancerNeuroscience Videos·March 27, 2012·2 min readResearchers Use Nanoparticles, Magnetic Current to Damage Cancerous Cells in MiceUsing nanoparticles and alternating magnetic fields, University of Georgia scientists have found that head and neck cancerous tumor cells in...Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 23, 2012·2 min readThe Impossible Staircase in Our Heads: How We Visualize the World Around UsOur interpretation of the world around us may have more in common with the impossible staircase illusion than it does...Read More
NeuroethicsNeuroscience·March 23, 2012·3 min readResearchers Partially Control a MemoryScripps Research Institute Team Wrests Partial Control of a Memory The work advances understanding of how memories form and offers...Read More
Brain Cancer·March 15, 2012·4 min readAltered Gene Linked to Fatal Neuroblastoma in Adolescents, Young AdultsResearchers have identified the first gene mutation associated with a chronic and often fatal form of neuroblastoma that typically strikes...Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 12, 2012·3 min readExtensive Taste Loss in MammalsScientists from the Monell Center report that seven of 12 related mammalian species have lost the sense of sweet taste....Read More
Neurology·March 12, 2012·2 min readStatin Use Appears Associated with Modest Reduction in Parkinson Disease RiskRegular use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may be associated with a modest reduction in risk for developing Parkinson disease, particularly...Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 6, 2012·2 min readSpecific Antibodies Halt Alzheimer’s Disease in MiceAntibodies that block the process of synapse disintegration in Alzheimer’s disease have been identified, raising hopes for a treatment to...Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·March 5, 2012·3 min readMaking Memories: How 1 Protein Does ItMicroRNAs key to memory and learning process. Studying tiny bits of genetic material that control protein formation in the brain,...Read More
Neuroscience·March 5, 2012·2 min readScientists Search for Source of CreativityIt takes two to tango. Two hemispheres of your brain, that is. USC researchers are working to pin down the...Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 28, 2012·1 min readMolecular Duo Dictate Weight and Energy LevelsYale University researchers have discovered a key cellular mechanism that may help the brain control how much we eat, what...Read More
Artificial Intelligencebrain machine interfacesneural controlneural interfaceneural prostheticsneurobiologyNeuroboticsneuroprostheticsneuroscience researchRoboticssciencetechnology·February 28, 2012·2 min readHow to Control a Prosthesis with Your MindNew brain-machine interfaces that exploit the plasticity of the brain may allow people to control prosthetic devices in a natural...Read More
