FeaturedNeuroscience·June 26, 2017·5 min readShining Light on Brain Cells That Coordinate MovementResearchers have developed a novel technique that allows them to insert a gene into Perkinje cells in the adult brain. This approach, researchers say, could be used to change behavior and alter the function of brain circuits.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 26, 2017·4 min readFossil Sheds Light on the Origin of the NeocortexA new study reveals an early relative of mammals possessed an expanded brain with a neocortex like structure. The researchers reported the neocortex like structure developed in a late Permian therapsid 25 million years prior to the emergence of the first mammals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience News.com·June 26, 2017·1 min readNo Time to Read Neuroscience News? We’re Now Available on AlexaDo you sometimes find you don't have time to read all the latest neuroscience research news? Now you can listen to summaries of our latest stories on Neuroscience News by enabling our new Alexa flash briefing skill.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 26, 2017·3 min readGreater Muscle Strength Means Better Cognitive Function for Older PeopleA new study reports greater muscle strength is associated with better cognitive function in older adults. However, handgrip strength was not associated with improved cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 26, 2017·4 min readHow To Keep It Together Mentally When Your Child Can’t SleepResearchers find a correlation between concern over their infant's sleep patterns and parental depression. When problems with infant sleep are resolved, parental depression was significantly lifted.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 26, 2017·4 min readThe Mere Presence of Your Smartphone Reduces Brain PowerAccording to researchers, the mere presence of your smartphone reduces cognitive capacity and impairs cognitive function, even though people believe they are giving a task their full attention and focus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 25, 2017·5 min readThe Neural Relationship Between Light and SleepResearchers have discovered a protein in the brain that responds to darkness and light to set the correct balance between sleep and wakefulness.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·June 25, 2017·3 min readExploring the Potential of Human EcholocationA new study considers how echolocation can benefit visually impaired people to navigate safely through the environment.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 23, 2017·5 min readNew Brain Network Model Could Explain Differences in Brain InjuriesResearchers report looking at neural networks in the brain, rather than just specific regions, could shed new light on why some brain injuries are worse than others.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 23, 2017·6 min readChatter in the Deep Brain Spurs Empathy in RatsStudy sheds light on how the brain coordinates complex decision involving empathy and altruism.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 23, 2017·4 min readHow the Brain Surrenders to SleepResearchers monitored the brain activity of roundworms as they fell asleep and woke up.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 22, 2017·4 min readHow Video Games Change the BrainA new study reveals how playing video games not only changes how our brain functions, but also the structure of the brain.Read More