FeaturedNeuroscience·December 3, 2014·2 min readWireless Nanorod Nanotube Film Enables Light Stimulation of Blind RetinaResearchers use nanotechnology to create a light sensitive film that could form the basis for a prosthetic retina.Read More
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ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·December 2, 2014·2 min readNew Process Helps Identify Odorant Receptors in Live MiceUsing a new method, researchers identify receptors activated by two odors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 1, 2014·4 min readThe Human Eye Can See ‘Invisible’ Infrared LightThe retina can sense infrared light under certain conditions, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 1, 2014·3 min readBrain FoldingNew findings could pave the way for future research into brain evolution.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·November 28, 2014·2 min read‘Chatty’ Cells Help Build the BrainGenetic cues and communication between neurons and progenitors influence the development o the cerebral cortex, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 26, 2014·6 min readResearchers Identify Brain Regions That Encode Words, Grammar and StoryA new neuroimaging study identifies areas of the brain responsible for language processing.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 26, 2014·3 min readElderly Brains Learn, but Maybe Too MuchOlder people retain the mental flexibility needed to learn visual perception tasks, but are not as good as filtering out irrelevant information as younger people, a new study reports.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·November 26, 2014·4 min readCopper on the Brain at RestA new study reports that proper levels of copper as essential to maintaining brain health at rest.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 25, 2014·4 min readStudy Puts More Natural Movement for Artificial Limbs Within ReachResearchers report their new findings could bring natural movement of prosthetic limbs closer to reality.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 24, 2014·5 min readBrain’s Reaction to Virtual Reality Should Prompt Further StudyNew findings from virtual reality study could help provide treatments for those with memory problems, study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·November 24, 2014·4 min readResearchers Convert Human Skin Cells into Sensory NeuronsResearchers have developed a new technique which allows them to convert human skin cells into sensory neurons, a new study reports.Read More
