Researchers report a neural network called the isthmic system helps us to select visual objects that catch our attention.
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.
Age related neurodegeneration may be delayed by preventing oxidative damage in a few neuron types, researchers report.
Researchers have observed, in real time, the formation and repair of myelin sheaths around nerve fibers.
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.