FeaturedMost PopularNeuroscience·November 18, 2015·5 min readStrengthening Brain ConnectionsResearchers have identified a mechanism which allows the brain to strengthen links between neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 11, 2015·2 min readImitating Synapses Could Lead to Smarter ElectronicsResearchers have developed a synthetic synapse that mimics natural synaptic plasticity. They believe the synthetic synapse could help improve electronics and bring us one step close to human like artificial intelligence.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·November 6, 2015·5 min readHow Axons Regenerate on a Proper PathResearchers have identified key components of a mechanism that allows the nervous system to heal itself.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 5, 2015·4 min readReprogramming NeuronsResearchers have successfully shown that the networks of communication among reprogrammed neurons and their neighbors can also be changed.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 4, 2015·4 min readRepairing Alzheimer’s Related Nerve Cell DamageResearchers explain how a novel gene therapy approach could help treat Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 26, 2015·3 min readResearchers Solve Longtime Puzzle About How We LearnA new study claims to have settled a long running debate, namely what happens in the brain when we learn.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2015·4 min readTransforming Glial Cells into NeuronsResearchers have used a cocktail of small molecules to transform astroglial cells into functioning neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 13, 2015·5 min readA Closer View of the BrainResearchers have succeeded in comprehensively imaging a potion of a mouse brain at the nanoscale level.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2015·3 min readCalling for Aid: Damaged Nerve Cells Communicate with Stem CellsFindings could help researchers develop new treatments for the most devastating forms of multiple sclerosis and other demyelinated diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 8, 2015·3 min readBuilding a Digital Piece of BrainResearchers present 'first draft' of Blue Brain Project's digital reconstruction of the neocortex of a juvenile rat.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 8, 2015·4 min readNew Role for Calcium Refill Mechanism in Regulating DopamineA process which helps maintain calcium levels in cells may also play a role in maintaining dopamine levels, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 3, 2015·4 min readCapturing the Symmetry of MovementA new study provides insights into networks of interneurons that carry out essential motor and sensory duties.Read More
