Mice ‘detectives’ hint at how humans read between the lines
Humans and mice use inference skills to solve problems in a remarkably similar manner. ... Read More...
sensory neuroscience
Brain Activity Shows Development of Visual Sensitivity in Autism
Researchers report sensory responses change between childhood and adulthood in those with ASD. ... Read More...
Researchers Report Findings From Havana Embassy Phenomenon
Researchers present their findings about the acute neurosensory symptoms experienced by workers in the Havana embassy exposed to a unique sound and pressure phenomenon in 2016. ... Read More...
Casino Lights and Sounds Encourage Risky Decision Making
A new study reveals sensory cues within a casino may directly influence a player's decision to make more risky choices.... Read More...
Why it Doesn’t Go Dark When You Blink
Researchers report the medial prefrontal cortex calibrates current visual information with previously obtained information to help us perceive the world with more stability, helping to retain visual consistency as we blink.... Read More...
‘Gut Sense’ is Hardwired, Not Hormonal
Researchers report appetite signals cross a single synapse in under 100 milliseconds, relaying information from the gut to the brain much quicker than previously thought.... Read More...
We May Hear Others’ Footsteps, but How Do We Ignore Our Own?
A new study reveals the neural processes we use to ignore the sound of our own footsteps and other self made noises. Researchers say the findings may shed new light on how we learn to speak and play music.... Read More...
Does the Brain Really Feel No Pain?
Is the popular claim that the brain feels no pain substantiated? A new paper looks at the accuracy of the belief.... Read More...
Switching Off Cravings and Food Pleasure in the Brain: Mouse Study
A new study reports altering activity in the amygdala can eliminate cravings for sweet foods. Researchers believe the findings could help develop new treatments for eating disorders.... Read More...
Discovering the Basics of ‘Active Touch’
Researchers identify neurons that help us sense touch and motion.... Read More...
How the Brain Combines Subtle Sensory Signals to Take Notice
Multisensory 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...
Learning Morse Code Without Trying
Researchers use passive haptic learning to teach people Morse code.... Read More...