A Brain System That Builds Confidence in What We See, Hear and Touch
A new study sheds light on the mechanisms behind metacognition and how we make sense of the world around us.... Read More...
Electrophysiology
Electrophysiology research articles can cover research involving whole cell patch-clamp recordings, voltage clamping, current clamping, multielectrode arrays, EEG, brain machine interfaces, field potentials, neural prosthetics, deep brain stimulation, synaptic plasticity and other work.
Study Reveals Contrast in How Groups of Neurons Function During Decision Making
A new study published in Nature sheds light on how populations of neurons work together during working memory and decision making tasks. Researchers report individual neurons are briefly active, but populations of neurons working together carry information for longer periods of time by being active at different times.... Read More...
Rules of the Neural Roads: Traffic Control in Your Synapses
Researchers investigate the path of synaptic vesicles.... Read More...
Hippocampus Can Organize Memories for Events as Well as Places
A new study reports the hippocampus puts events into sequence by changing the neural code in the rat brain.... Read More...
Study Expands Understanding of How the Brain Encodes Fear Memory
Findings could lead to the development of new treatments to reduce the effects of PTSD, researchers say.... Read More...
New Technique Studies Neuromodulation in Real Time
Researchers have developed a new, light sensitive technique that allows for visualization of neuromodulation in unprecedented detail.... Read More...
Stretching the Boundaries of Neural Implants
Researchers have developed a flexible neural fiber implant that can deliver both optical impulses for optogenetic stimulation and electrical stimulation. The new implant could help to restore function in those with spinal cord injury.... Read More...
Altered Perceptions
Researchers report on how certain activity in face cells can alter perception.... Read More...
A Closer Look at a Living Nerve Synapse
A new, custom built microscope allows neuroscientists a closer look at the detailed workings of a synapse.... Read More...
During Learning, Neurons Deep in Brain Engage in a Surprising Level of Activity
A new study could shed light on how the cerebellum encodes information.... Read More...
The Way The Brain Processes Speech Could Serve as a Predictor of Early Dementia
Noticeable communication problems may be an early sign of mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports.... Read More...
Precise Inactivation of Neural Messenger Receptor Wipes Out Fear Memory in Mice
Research combines antibody precision with toxic oxygen burst to inactivate neural protein and temporarily abolish fear memory in mice.... Read More...