FeaturedNeuroscience·October 18, 2013·3 min readObserving Brain Activity During Learning ErrorsMistakes made during the associative learning process activate two distinct neural networks in the brain, researchers discover.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 17, 2013·3 min readBrain May Flush Out Toxins During SleepA new study reports sleep can help clear brain molecules associated with neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 17, 2013·2 min readBird Study Finds Key Information About Human Speech-Language DevelopmentResearchers show how two molecules regulate a gene implicated in speech and language impairments, as well as ASD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2013·3 min readWhen Neurons Have Less to Say, They Say it With Particular EmphasisResearchers discover neurons regulate their own excitability so that the activity level in networks remains as constant as possible.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 16, 2013·3 min readGlowing Neurons Reveal Networked Link Between Brain and WhiskersMouse whisker research reveals a signaling pathway which relays touch signals to the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2013·3 min readResearcher Reveals the Brain Connections Underlying Accurate IntrospectionA new study finds the ability to accurately reflect on perceptual experiences and the ability to accurately reflect on memory is unconnected, suggesting we have distinct introspective skills.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 16, 2013·5 min readMethod of Recording Brain Activity Could Lead to Mind Reading DevicesResearchers collect the first solid evidence that the pattern of brain activity seen when someone performs mathematical exercises under controlled conditions is similar to those seen when a person engages in quantitative thought in the course of their daily lives.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 15, 2013·3 min readTo Live and Learn: Making Memories Has to Be a Speedy BusinessResearchers discover neurons have a special preassembly technique to speed up the manufacture of proteins at synapses, enabling synaptic plasticity and the brain to rapidly form memories.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 14, 2013·4 min readA Blueprint for Restoring Touch With a Prosthetic HandResearchers develop a new blueprint for touch-sensitive prosthetic limbs. The findings could someday convey real-time sensory information for amputees.Read More
EventsFeaturedNeuroscience·October 10, 2013·2 min readCelebrating Brain Power at Bristol Neuroscience FestivalThe University of Bristol will hold their 10th Neuroscience Festival on October 11-12. The event is open to the public and entrance is free.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 10, 2013·2 min readBrain Development Differs in Children Who StutterChildren who stutter have less gray matter in key areas of the brain responsible for speech production, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 10, 2013·5 min readEnigmatic Neurons Help Flies Get OrientedResearchers have identified neurons in a fly's brain which tune into basic visual features to help them get their bearings.Read More
