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This image shows the different types of cells found.

·March 24, 2014·4 min read

Seeking a Parts List for the Retina

Researchers use a computer algorithm to trace the shape of neurons and group them based on structural similarity. They were able to sort more than 350 mouse retinal neurons into 15 types, including six previously unidentified types.

Featured Genetics

·March 24, 2014·2 min read

Research Reveals New Depths of Complexity in Nerve Cells

A new study reveals a complexity to neurons which could affect future therapies aimed at altering memory and mood in humans.

This is a drawing of the vestibular system.

Featured Neurology

·March 24, 2014·3 min read

Lining Up Our Sights

Researchers study the role of the vestibular system in optimizing how we direct our gaze. The findings could provide more effective treatments for patients with cerebellar or vestibular dysfunction.

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·March 24, 2014·3 min read

Would You Believe Your Hand Could Turn into Marble?

Researchers report a surprising bodily illusion which demonstrates how we can rapidly update assumption about the material qualities of our bodies based on recent multisensory perceptual experience.

This image shows the different 'heat maps' in the brain, as mentioned in the article.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 24, 2014·3 min read

For Neurons in the Brain Identity Can Be Used to Predict Location

Researchers develop a new mathematical model which uses gene expression data to predict where neurons are located throughout the brain.

These are stills from the experiment. One shows mice on a green floor, the other shows them on a spotted patterned floor.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 23, 2014·2 min read

Sensing Subtle Differences in the Environment

The CA2 region of the hippocampus helps mice sense the difference between existing memories and new experiences, a new study reports.

This image shows the brain with the frontal lobe highlighted.

Featured Genetics

·March 21, 2014·4 min read

Genetic Factor Contributes to Forgetfulness

Researchers discover a connection between lapses in memory and the DRD2 gene.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 20, 2014·5 min read

Researchers Discover Underlying Genetic Marker for Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease

Researchers discover a new details about a metabolic pathway which plays an important role in a number of common diseases. The findings could provide clues to the genetic influences in the development of stroke and cardiovascular disease.

This shows two images of a woman with real and faked pain expressions.

Featured Psychology

·March 20, 2014·2 min read

Computers See Through Faked Expressions of Pain Better Than People

A new study reports a computer system is better able to spot real or faked pain expressions than humans.

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 20, 2014·8 min read

What Singing Fruit Flies Can Tell Us About Quick Decisions

Male fruit flies adapt the tempo and pitch of their mating song based upon the movement and behavior of their desired mate, a new study reports.

The image shows the vials of odors used in the experiment.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 20, 2014·4 min read

Sniff Study Suggests Humans Can Distinguish More than 1 Trillion Scents

Researchers tested people's abilities to distinguish between complex mixtures of scents. Based on the results, the researchers calculated humans can detected more than 1 trillion odor mixtures.