FeaturedNeurosciencePsychologyVisual Neuroscience·July 27, 2019·3 min readThe case against realityA new theory argues consciousness creates neural activity, and humans have evolved to see what is needed for survival. Perception, it is argued, is a user interface which may not necessarily be real.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 22, 2019·3 min readAnticonvulsant mechanism of cilantro uncoveredStudy reveals a molecular action that enables cilantro to effectively delay seizures. One component of cilantro, dodecenal, binds to a specific part of the potassium channel to open them, reducing cellular excitability.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 15, 2019·3 min readDeep learning algorithm solves Rubik’s Cube faster than any humanDeepCubeA, a deep learning algorith, is able to solve the Rubik's cube in an average of 20 moves.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 3, 2019·3 min readInfants 10 to 16 months old prefer those who yield in conflictsIn staged confrontations between two puppets, infants under 18 months preferred the one who deferred. However, older children preferred the victors.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·June 5, 2019·3 min readNanotechnology treatment reverses multiple sclerosis in miceExtracting nanosized exosomes from bone marrow stem cells and injecting them into mice, researchers reverse symptoms of multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 30, 2019·3 min readBody parts respond to day and night independently from brainSkin and liver cells appear to have their own circadian clock. Both the liver and skin respond to changes in light and maintain critical function, independent of the brain's circadian rhythm.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·April 9, 2019·4 min readNeural patterns key to understanding disorders such as PTSD discoveredImbalanced communication between the hippocampus and amygdala may lead to the inability to distinguish between negative memories that have overlapping features. The findings could provide new treatment options for those with PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2019·3 min readWhen It Comes to Brain Connectivity, Cell Location Matters MostA new study reports brain connectivity appears to be dictated by the spatial architecture of neurons, rather than the cell type-specific cues.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 15, 2019·3 min readNew Way By Which the Brain Marks Time IdentifiedA new neuroimaging study helped researchers capture the processes by which the brain stores information related to when events happen. The findings could help further the understanding of age related dementia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 15, 2019·3 min readHow Fasting Can Improve Overall HealthResearchers report fasting affects the circadian rhythm of the liver and skeletal muscles, allowing them to rewire their metabolism. The study suggests fasting can help improve health and protect against aging related diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 18, 2018·4 min readHow Rare Gene Mutation Affects Brain Development and MemoryResearchers have identified a rare genetic mutation that alters brain development in mice. The mutation appears to cause impairment in memory and disrupts neurotransmission. The study reports memory problems may be improved by transplanting progenitor cells capable of generating inhibitory interneurons into the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 25, 2018·4 min readEven Mild Physical Activity Immediately Improves Memory FunctionA new study reports participating in light physical activity, such as yoga or tai chi, can help to increase connectivity between brain areas responsible for memory formation and storage.Read More
