FeaturedNeuroscience·February 25, 2015·2 min readNavigating Nerve Fibers Take Different ShapesA new study investigates how nerve fibers make connections during brain development. The findings could help researchers understand why some cognitive disorders occur.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 24, 2015·3 min readHow Brain Waves Guide Memory FormationThe hippocampus and prefrontal cortex use two different brain wave frequencies to communicate when the brain learns to associate unrelated objects, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 22, 2015·2 min readDeconstructing Mental Illness Through Ultradian RhythmsSleep abnormalities result in an imbalance of an ultradian rhythm generator which is relies on dopamine, a new study reports.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·February 19, 2015·2 min readNew Insights into Underlying Cellular Mechanisms of Information Processing in the BrainA new study identifies a key factor in regulating information transmission during the early stages of auditory processing.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 19, 2015·3 min readNew Brain Mapping Reveals Unknown Cell TypesResearchers have produced a detailed map of cortical cells types and gene activity within them. They also report identifying a number of previously unknown cell types.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 18, 2015·4 min readNicotine Metabolite Amplifies Action of the Primary Chemical Messenger for Memory and LearningA new study reports nicotine's primary metabolite supports memory and learning by amplifying the action of a primary chemical messenger in both.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·February 18, 2015·2 min readMulling the Marijuana Munchies: How the Brain Flips the Hunger SwitchAccording to a new study, the marijuana 'munchies' appear to be driven by neurons which are usually involved in suppressing hunger.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 17, 2015·3 min readBroca’s Area, the Brain’s Iconic Seat of Speech, Goes Silent When We TalkA new study redefines the role of the Broca's area.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 16, 2015·3 min readNew Pathways Discovered to Prevent BlindnessA new study investigates the relationship between brain plasticity and vision loss.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·February 12, 2015·5 min readNew Fluorescent Protein Permanently Marks Neurons that FireResearchers develop a new fluorescent protein which permanently marks neurons that are active at a particular time.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 12, 2015·4 min readCommon Biomarkers of Sleep Debt Found in Humans and RatsNew findings point to a shift in how lipids are metabolized and evidence of oxidative stress due to sleep restriction in humans and rats.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 11, 2015·3 min readBrain’s GPS System Influenced by Shape of EnvironmentResearchers report patters created by grid cells are modified by the shape of the environment.Read More
