FeaturedNeuroscience·March 25, 2014·2 min readResearchers Reconstruct Facial Images Locked in a Viewer’s MindUsing data from fMRI brain scans, researchers accurately reconstruct images of human faces as viewed by other peopleRead More
FeaturedNeurology·March 25, 2014·3 min readBrain Differences in College Aged Occasional Drug UsersResearchers discover impaired neuronal activity in parts of the brain associated with anticipatory functioning in young adults who occasionally use stimulant drugs.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 25, 2014·7 min readFirst Stem Cell Study of Bipolar Disorder Yields Promising ResultsStem cell model develops neurons which behave and respond differently to lithium, opening the door for potential new treatments for bipolar disorder, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 25, 2014·3 min readSensing Gravity with AcidResearchers uncover evidence that proton concentration plays a key role in communication between neurons.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 25, 2014·4 min readMRI Reveals Genetic ActivityResearchers adapt MRI techniques to visualize gene activity in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 24, 2014·6 min readNew Technique Sheds Light on Human Neural NetworksUsing SLIM techniques, researchers show how embryonic stem cells derived neurons in a network form.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 24, 2014·4 min readSeeking a Parts List for the RetinaResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 24, 2014·2 min readResearch Reveals New Depths of Complexity in Nerve CellsA new study reveals a complexity to neurons which could affect future therapies aimed at altering memory and mood in humans.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 24, 2014·3 min readLining Up Our SightsResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 24, 2014·3 min readWould 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 24, 2014·3 min readFor Neurons in the Brain Identity Can Be Used to Predict LocationResearchers develop a new mathematical model which uses gene expression data to predict where neurons are located throughout the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 23, 2014·2 min readSensing Subtle Differences in the EnvironmentThe CA2 region of the hippocampus helps mice sense the difference between existing memories and new experiences, a new study reports.Read More
