FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 11, 2017·3 min readThe Brain Cells That Keep Mice ActiveA new study provides insight into the neurobiology behind the motivation to be active.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 10, 2017·4 min readTurning Down the Brain to Erase Fearful Memories: Mouse StudyA new study reports reducing the strength of communication between the amygdala and prefrontal cortex helps reduce fear levels in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·April 9, 2017·6 min readDiscovery of ‘Mini-Brains’ Could Change Understanding of Pain MedicationFindings could help with the development of new painkillers to target back pain, arthritis and other pain disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 7, 2017·6 min readBrain Circuit Necessary For Memory Formation IdentifiedLong-term memories remain 'silent' for about 2 weeks before reaching a mature state, a new study reports.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 3, 2017·5 min readNew Technique Studies Neuromodulation in Real TimeResearchers have developed a new, light sensitive technique that allows for visualization of neuromodulation in unprecedented detail.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 1, 2017·5 min readStretching the Boundaries of Neural ImplantsResearchers have developed a flexible neural fiber implant that can deliver both optical impulses for optogenetic stimulation and electrical stimulation. The new implant could help to restore function in those with spinal cord injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 28, 2017·5 min readBrain Stimulation Improves Schizophrenia-Like Cognitive ProblemsResearchers report stimulating the cerebellum of rats with schizophrenia like cognitive problems helps to normalize brain activity in the frontal cortex and correct the rat's ability to estimate the passage of time.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 9, 2017·5 min readHard Choices? Ask Your Brain’s DopamineAccording to a new study, changing dopamine levels is sufficient to alter upcoming decisions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 23, 2017·5 min readBrain Circuitry Central to Reward Seeking Behavior IdentifiedFindings could have major implications for future studies into motivation, addiction and decision making, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 14, 2017·5 min readMore Serotonin, Less Motivation? It Depends on the CircumstancesLong term stimulation of the serotonin system makes mice more active, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 11, 2017·4 min readTraffic Light in the BrainResearchers have identified the roles five sub-areas of the prefrontal cortex make in movement decisions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 5, 2017·4 min readLasers Could Be Key to Unlocking MemoryResearchers have developed new technology that utilizes infrared light in order to treat memory loss conditions.Read More
