FeaturedPsychology·May 5, 2014·1 min readResearchers See Signs of Schizophrenia in Resting BrainsResearchers discover widespread disruption of signals while the brain is at rest in patients with schizophrenia.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·May 5, 2014·2 min readMotor Cortex Shown to Play Active Role in Learning Movement PatternsResearchers discover the motor cortex plays an active role in learning new motor movements.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGenetics·May 5, 2014·7 min readFunctioning of Aged Brains and Muscles in Mice Made YoungerA new study reports the protein GDF11 appears to improve brain and skeletal muscle function in older mice.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·May 2, 2014·3 min readResearchers Reveal Circuitry of Fundamental Motor CircuitResearchers have discovered the developmental source of a key type of neuron that allows animals to walk.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 2, 2014·2 min readStudy Explores Genetics Behind Alzheimer’s ResiliencyResearchers discover a potential genetic variant which could make the brain more resilient to Alzheimer's disease.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·May 2, 2014·3 min readResearchers Discover How Key Protein Enhances Memory and LearningResearchers report the protein FABP5, usually associated with diseases such as cancer and psoriasis, enhances cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 2, 2014·3 min readResearchers Reveal New Possible Cause of EpilepsyResearchers report deficiencies in hyaluronan can lead to spontaneous epileptic seizures.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 1, 2014·4 min readAtypical Form of Alzheimer’s Disease May be More Widespread in PatientsResearchers have defined a sub-type of Alzheimer's disease which is relatively widespread, yet not well recognized or treated appropriately.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 1, 2014·4 min readBy Restoring Sense of Touch to Amputees, HAPTIX Seeks to Overcome Physical and Psychological Effects of Upper Limb LossDARPA's HAPTIX program seeks to provide amputees with natural touch sensations.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·May 1, 2014·7 min readStudies Identify Spinal Cord Neurons that Control Skilled Limb MovementResearchers identify two types of neurons which enable the spinal cord to control skilled forelimb movement.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 1, 2014·3 min readDelving Deep into the BrainResearchers use MRI sensor to map neural activity with molecular precision.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 1, 2014·4 min readYour Stress Is My StressSimply observing stressful situations can trigger a physical stress response, a new research paper suggests.Read More
