The secret of motivation
Researchers have identified a neural circuit in the brain of fruit flies that help them perform to their best ability while searching for food.... Read More...
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New research findings on dizziness of unknown cause
People with functional dizziness do not appear to process sensory-motor impression correctly. Instead, they rely on a stored memory model which no longer matches immediate reality.... Read More...
Vaccinations not a risk factor for multiple sclerosis
A study of over 200,000 people found no evidence that vaccinations increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis, or the onset of an initial MS episode. ... Read More...
Pain: Perception and Motor Impulses Arise in Brain Independently of One Another
Study reveals the brain yields at least three different responses to pain, and these responses are independent of each other.... Read More...
What Catches Our Eye?
Researchers report a neural network called the isthmic system helps us to select visual objects that catch our attention.... Read More...
Researchers Print Sensors on Gummi Candy
Researchers have successfully printed microelectrode arrays onto gelatin candies and other soft materials. They report the technique could pave the way to creating new medical diagnostic tools.... Read More...
Domino Effect: Individual Damaged Neuron Types Cause Neurodegenerative Diseases
Age related neurodegeneration may be delayed by preventing oxidative damage in a few neuron types, researchers report.... Read More...
Watching Myelin Patterns Form
Researchers have observed, in real time, the formation and repair of myelin sheaths around nerve fibers.... Read More...
Dementia: New Substance Improves Brain Function
A recent PNAS study reports a BACE inhibitor can reduce the amount of amyloid beta in animal models of Alzheimer's disease. By reducing amyloid beta levels, researchers noticed a significant improvement in memory performance.... Read More...