FeaturedGenetics·July 15, 2015·6 min readVisual Processing Pathways Strengthened by Vision Restoring Gene TherapyResearchers find evidence that a sight restoring gene therapy strengthens visual pathways in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·July 1, 2015·4 min readMaking Sense of the Visual World: Seeing is BelievingA new study addresses the nature and origin of neural signals involved in solving perceptual tasks.Read More
Featured·June 29, 2015·3 min readEnergy for Visual Processing Provided by Microtubules in Retinal NeuronsResearchers have identified a thick band of microtubules within retinal neurons which help provide the energy required for visual processing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 16, 2015·5 min readGrid Cells Help Mice Mentally Map Their Location in the DarkResearchers discover grid cells can help mice to effectively map their location in the dark.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychologyVisual Neuroscience·April 1, 2015·6 min readFaster Consolidation of Learning Visual Tasks Seen in Video Game PlayersA new study reports video gamers could learn visual tasks quicker than their non gaming peers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 24, 2015·2 min readChildhood Development of Visual Processing Predicted by Gaze of NewbornA new study supports the idea that key cognitive abilities are present in newborn babies.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 6, 2015·4 min readPeople with Anorexia and Body Dysmorphic Disorder Have Similar Brain AbnormalitiesA new study reports people with BDD and anorexia have similar brain abnormalities which affect their ability to process visual information.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 12, 2015·2 min readDifferent Brain Pathways are Responsible for Person and Movement RecognitionA new study illustrates how individuals with face blindness are still able to recognize other people's movements.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 8, 2015·4 min readFacial Motion Activates a Dedicated Network within the BrainResearchers find face processing areas in the brain appear to respond selectively to the motion of faces, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 19, 2014·2 min readNew Function for Rods in DaylightResearchers identify a novel function for rod photoreceptors in the retina during daylight.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 17, 2014·5 min readScientists Develop Decoy Drug to Aid Ailing BrainResearchers succeed in restoring the ability of adult mice to form new connections in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 25, 2014·4 min readBrain Chemical Potential New Hope in Controlling Tourette Syndrome TicsGABA plays a vital role in controlling the involuntary tics associated with Tourette Syndrome.Read More
