FeaturedNeuroscience·June 30, 2014·4 min readNoninvasive Brain ControlResearchers have developed the first light sensitive molecule which enables neurons to be silenced noninvasively.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·November 8, 2014·5 min readInside the Colourful World of Animal VisionDue to differences in visual systems, not all animals see the world in the same way.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 19, 2014·2 min readNew Function for Rods in DaylightResearchers identify a novel function for rod photoreceptors in the retina during daylight.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·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
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
FeaturedGenetics·December 8, 2014·7 min readNew Therapy Holds Promise for Restoring VisionNew genetic treatment helps restore light sensitivity in blind mice, a new study reports.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 16, 2014·4 min readWhich Dot Will They Hunt?Researchers shed light on the neural circuitry involved in the behavior which allows young zebrafish to capture their prey.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosVisual Neuroscience·March 25, 2015·3 min readA Non Visual Opsin Could Help Future Studies of the Brain and CNSResearchers have discovered a light sensitive opsin protein that could play a critical role in neuron maturation.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 15, 2015·4 min readDeficiencies of Fish Oil Fatty Acids Can Limit Brain Growth During DevelopmentFatty acids found in fish oil is vitally important for the developing brain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 1, 2015·3 min readGrowing Eyes From Stem CellsResearchers have successfully developed a method which allows stem cells to spontaneously grow into human retina cells.Read More
