FeaturedNeuroscience·October 24, 2017·7 min readA New Theory of Memory FormationResearchers propose a new theory of memory formation, reporting memory storage does not rely on the strengthening of connection between memory cells, but on the pattern of connections that form within the first few minutes of an event.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 23, 2017·4 min readResearchers Revise Our Knowledge of How the Brain Learns to FearResearchers report conventional understanding of fear learning may be incorrect. Contrary to popular thought, the central amygdala, and not the lateral amygdala may be the seat of aversive learning.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 6, 2017·4 min readHow the Brain Learns to Interpret What the Body TouchesFindings could lead to exciting new treatments for spinal cord injury and stroke patients, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 4, 2017·3 min readFlashing Neurons in Worms Reveal How the Brain Generates BehaviorResearchers use new brain imaging technology to investigate how the nervous system of C. elegans works to generate specific behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 29, 2017·4 min readNew Proton ‘Starter’ for OptogeneticsResearchers report the NsXeR protein can activate individual neurons when exposed to light.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 29, 2017·6 min readNew Functions of the Hippocampus UnveiledA new PNAS study reveals the hippocampus can promote brain wide functional connectivity in the cerebral cortex, and enhance sensory response. Researchers say the hippocampus should be considered to the the 'heart of the brain'.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 29, 2017·3 min readWhy Do We Fall Asleep When We’re Bored?According to researchers, the nucleus accumbens, an area of the brain associated with pleasure and motivation, can also promote sleep. Researchers believe the findings might help answer why we often fall asleep when we are bored.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·September 26, 2017·4 min readOverturning the Theory of Tremors in Parkinson’sKAIST researchers have identified a new mechanism that causes tremors associated with Parkinson's disease. The findings, researchers say, overturn long standing assumptions about how tremors occur in Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 16, 2017·4 min readBrain Rewiring in Parkinson’s Disease May Contribute to Abnormal MovementAbnormal activity involving the globus pallidus may be responsible for movement dysfunction in Parkinson's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 15, 2017·4 min readUncovering the Neurons That Drive ThirstUsing optogenetics, Stanford researchers identify a set of neurons that help regulate thirst.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 22, 2017·4 min readActivating Brain Region Creates Intense Desire to Use CocaineUsing optogenetics to stimulate the amygdala, researchers intensify the desire to consume cocaine in rats.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·August 17, 2017·4 min readSpecialized Neurons That Respond to Pain of Pulling Single Hair DiscoveredNIH researchers have identified a specific type of sensory neurons which become activated as a result of pulling a single hair.Read More
