FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 13, 2015·3 min readRevealing the Inner Workings of a Molecular MotorResearchers take steps to better understand how dynein helps transport cellular cargo into the cell bodies of neurons.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 13, 2015·3 min readScale of Error Based Brain Activity Documented in New StudyA new neuroimaging study reports on substantial differences in neural activity following correct or incorrect answers to tasks.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·January 13, 2015·3 min readGenetic Brain Disorders Converge at the SynapseTwo different causes of autism and intellectual disability disrupt protein synthesis at synapses, a new study reports.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
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·January 12, 2015·5 min readNew Research on what the Nose ‘Knows’ Reveals an Unexpected SimplicityA new study reports olfactory bulb neurons in rats use linear summation to make sense of fluctuating odor inputs.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 10, 2015·2 min readNeurotransmission Caught on CameraNew technology helps researchers better understand neurotransmission and how synapses function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 10, 2015·2 min readStudy Finds Which Brain Skills Are More Likely to Last Over a LifetimeAs we age, reasoning ability often decreases while verbal ability remains in tack, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 10, 2015·2 min readLearning Without ConflictResearchers have developed a mathematical equation which explains how equilibrium is achieved by two forms of synaptic plasticity during learning.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 8, 2015·2 min readHow Quality of Sleep Impacts Academic Performance in ChildrenA new study reports children who get a good night's sleep perform better in math and languages.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·January 8, 2015·4 min readNeuroprosthetics for ParalysisResearchers develop a new implant which can be applied to the spinal cord directly, without causing inflammation or damage.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 8, 2015·4 min readPractice Really Does Make PerfectNew research provides insight into how tasks are learned and could have positive implications for rehabilitation.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
