FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·September 11, 2018·4 min readWhat Catches Our Eye?Researchers report a neural network called the isthmic system helps us to select visual objects that catch our attention.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 6, 2018·2 min readCommon Pesticide Inhibits Brain Development: Frog StudyA new study reveals pesticide chlorpyrifos have clear impact on brain development in Northern Leopard frogs.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 5, 2018·2 min readNew Brain Pathway for Escaping Predators DiscoveredResearchers report on the role of the thalamus in perception and reaction to predators.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2018·6 min readConnection Between Postnatal Sensory Experiences and Brain DevelopmentA new Zebra fish study reveals a lack of sensory stimulation following birth can impact neurogenesis and brain development.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 6, 2017·1 min readRole of Thyroid Hormone in Brain DevelopmentResearchers report a thyroid hormone is critical for the earliest stages of brain development.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 23, 2017·6 min readHow the Brain Combines Subtle Sensory Signals to Take NoticeMultisensory integration is an important skill for the developing brain because it helps shape how effectively we make sense of our surroundings, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 21, 2016·3 min readAncient Brain Area Controls Eye MovementsResearchers report an ancient area of the midbrain in all vertebrates can independently control and re-orientate the eyes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 19, 2015·4 min readDeciphering the Role of Brain LayersA new study sheds light on the role of layers in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 7, 2014·5 min readDodging Dots Helps Explain Brain CircuitryResearchers produce a model of how individual excitatory and inhibitory neurons work together to control simple behavior.Read More
