FeaturedNeuroscience·February 21, 2014·2 min readMechanism Behind the Activation of Dormant Memory Cells DiscoveredElectrical stimulation of the hippocampus activates the same receptor complexes as memory recall and learning, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 21, 2014·2 min readBanding Together to Control MovementResearchers reveal how one region of the brain utilizes multiple brain wave frequency bands to control movement.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 20, 2014·5 min readStudy in Mice Raises Question: Could PTSD Involve Immune Cell Response to Stress?A new study reports that after chronic stress, primed immune cells cause an excessive reaction to a later event.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 20, 2014·2 min readAlcohol Is Not a Direct Cause of Cognitive Impairment in Older MenNew research claims alcohol consumption is not a direct cause of cognitive impairment in older men.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 20, 2014·7 min readA Road Map and Dictionary for the BrainResearchers produce a comprehensive atlas of neuroanatomical and computational centers in the brains of fruit flies.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 20, 2014·3 min readStudy in Fruitflies Strengthens Connection Among Protein Misfolding, Sleep Loss, and AgeResearchers investigate the molecular mechanisms underpinning sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 19, 2014·3 min readThe Musical Brain: Novel Study of Jazz Players Shows Common Brain Circuitry Processes Both Music and LanguageResearchers find brain regions that process syntax aren't limited to language alone.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 19, 2014·3 min readScientists Identify the Switch That Says It’s Time to SleepResearchers discover the switch in the brain which helps promote sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 19, 2014·5 min readStudy Reveals Workings of Working MemoryThe brain uses similar circuits involved in planning motion when selecting tasks from working memory, new research reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 17, 2014·3 min readWhy Does the Brain Remember Dreams?Researchers discover more activity in the temporoparietal junction in people who are able to frequently recall their dreams.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 14, 2014·3 min readResearchers Find Brain’s Sweet Spot for Love in Neurological PatientsResearchers find evidence that the anterior insula helps control how quickly people make decisions about love.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 13, 2014·4 min readMathematics as Art: Brain’s Beauty Response Unveiled in FormulasUsing neuroimaging technology, researchers investigate whether there is a neurological basis to what we perceive to be beautiful.Read More
