FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 8, 2018·3 min readDrug May Reverse Brain Deficits Caused by AlcoholTandospirone, a drug commonly used to treat anxiety related disorders, has been shown to reverse neurogenesis deficits caused by heavy alcohol use, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·February 1, 2018·5 min readStroke Recovery Improved by Sensory DeprivationA new study, using mouse models, demonstrates sensory deprivation can activate the brain to rewire networks following a stroke. The findings could have major implications for stroke rehabilitation in humans.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·January 30, 2018·5 min readBrain Pacemaker Shows Promise in Slowing Alzheimer’s ProgressionDeep brain stimulation to the frontal lobe may help to improve cognitive, behavioral and functional difficulties in those with Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·January 23, 2018·5 min readLifting the Veil on ‘Valence’: Roots of Desire and Dislike RevealedA new study of the amygdala maps diverse and distinct, dynamic areas where feelings are assigned to experiences.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosVisual Neuroscience·January 17, 2018·6 min readRecording a Thought’s Fleeting Trip Through the BrainUC Berkeley researchers report the prefrontal cortex coordinates activity in order to help us act in response to perception.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·January 15, 2018·4 min read‘Earworm Melodies with Strange Aspects’ – What Happens When AI Makes Music?On January 12th, the first full length, main stream album co-written by artificial intelligence was released. Researchers belie the collaboration could lead to a brand new style of music composition.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·January 8, 2018·5 min readSocial Networking Sites May Be Controlling Your Mind – Here’s How to Take ChargeA study looks at the impact social media has on our personal lives.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·January 8, 2018·5 min readVision, Sensory and Motor Testing Could Predict Best Batters in BaseballA study of 252 professional baseball players revealed those who scored higher on a series of computerized motor and visual tasks had better batting averages and fewer strikeouts than their peers with lower scores.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 5, 2018·3 min readFinding the Tipping Point For SleepResearchers have identified how specialized neurons in fruit fly brains trigger the key steps in falling asleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience Videos·December 14, 2017·4 min readNew Robots Can See Into Their FutureResearchers have developed a new robotic learning system, called visual foresight, that allows robots to predict a series of movements they must perform in order to manipulate objects.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 9, 2017·4 min readHow Toxoplasmosis Exploits Immune Cells to Reach the BrainStockholm University researchers have discovered how a common parasite found in cat feces moves through the body and enters the brain. Toxoplasma gondii is able to take control of immune cells and use them to move through the body, eventually reaching the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 1, 2017·5 min readMapping Brain Activity to Improve Prosthetic DesignMapping brain activity of able body people traversing different terrains on a treadmill may lead to the development of better prosthetics, U of H researchers report.Read More
