FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 8, 2014·3 min readIn a Battle of Brains, Bigger Isn’t Always BetterBigger brains don't necessarily mean greater intelligence, at least in mice and rats, a new study reports. The findings could have major implications for the future of research into learning and behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 8, 2014·5 min readAmputees Discern Familiar Sensations Across Prosthetic HandAmputees are able to regain sense of touch and 'feel' with their prosthetic hands, thanks to new technological advances.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·October 8, 2014·2 min readNeuroscientists Use Snail Research to Help Explain “Chemo Brain”A new study provides a possible explanation as to what causes cognitive and memory problems associated with chemotherapy treatments.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 8, 2014·5 min readMind Controlled Prosthetic Arms That Work in Daily Life Are Now a RealityResearchers develop a robotic prosthesis which can be controlled by implanted neuromuscular interfaces.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 7, 2014·2 min readSugar Linked to Memory Problems in Adolescent RatsConsuming drinks which are high in sugar or high-fructose corn syrup leads to memory problems and neuroinflammation in adolescent rats, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 7, 2014·4 min readPerfecting a Fully Functioning Prosthetic HandResearchers use computer technology to better understand how the brain fundamentally controls the body.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 7, 2014·3 min readMRI Technique Detects Evidence of Cognitive Decline Before Symptoms AppearAccording to a new study, an MRI technique can detect signs of cognitive decline in the brain before symptoms appear.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 6, 2014·3 min readResearchers Demonstrate Direct Fluid Flow Influences Neuron GrowthFluid flow plays a significant role in how neurons grow, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 6, 2014·3 min readHow Memories Form: A Glimpse into the 3D BrainResearchers develop a new method for creating 3D models of the hippocampus to help investigate how memories form.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 6, 2014·2 min readNeurons Can Use Glial Cell Exosomes to Defend ThemselvesResearchers discover exosomes stimulate neurons on three fundamental levels.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 5, 2014·3 min readScientists Discover Pain Receptor on T-CellsAccording to a new study, T-cells are activated by a pain receptor.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 4, 2014·2 min readWaking Up the Visual SystemResearchers observe changes in two populations of visual cortex neurons in rodents waking from anesthesia.Read More
