• Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 29th, 2009
The Mechanisms of Neuron Formation Revealed

The Mechanisms of Neuron Formation Revealed

The brains of newborns have remained a mystery for a long time

Human Neurons to Control New Robots

Human Neurons to Control New Robots

Research could shed light on mysterious mental conditions

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 1st, 2009
Bionic Circuitry Could Soon Cure Paralysis

Bionic Circuitry Could Soon Cure Paralysis

The groundwork is being set at UW

Metals in Carbon Nanotubes Impede Neural Functions

Metals in Carbon Nanotubes Impede Neural Functions

The source of the problem has been identified

Cellular-Level View of Electro-Stimulated Brain Obtained

Cellular-Level View of Electro-Stimulated Brain Obtained

This is the first time this happens

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 26th, 2009
Obese People Have Less Brain Tissue

Obese People Have Less Brain Tissue

A new study looks at odd effects of obesity

Stem Cells Can Fix Your Brain

Stem Cells Can Fix Your Brain

They have shown remarkable abilities in the lab

Babies' Brains Are Highly Active Even at 9 Months

Babies' Brains Are Highly Active Even at 9 Months

A new study confirms what parents already knew

Neuron Communication Channels Recorded Live

Neuron Communication Channels Recorded Live

They communicate through small vesicles

Method to Boost Gut Neuron Production Devised

Method to Boost Gut Neuron Production Devised

It could benefit millions of patients suffering from related disorders

Study Shows We Learn More from Success

Study Shows We Learn More from Success

And not that much from failures

Just 10 More Years to an Artificial Brain

Just 10 More Years to an Artificial Brain

The Blue Brain Project will have it in a decade

New Neurons Improve Our Navigation Ability

New Neurons Improve Our Navigation Ability

The study has been published in the journal Science

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 24th, 2009
Advanced Nerve Cells Created in the Lab

Advanced Nerve Cells Created in the Lab

They are organized just like in the human body

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 16th, 2009
Alcohol Acts on the Brain in Less than 6 Minutes

Alcohol Acts on the Brain in Less than 6 Minutes

A study has been conducted using an MRI machine

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 15th, 2009
Huntington's Disease's Mechanisms Unraveled

Huntington's Disease's Mechanisms Unraveled

Experts now know how the gene causes the disease

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 30th, 2009
Deep-Brain Electrode Stimulation Boosts Neuron Growth

Deep-Brain Electrode Stimulation Boosts Neuron Growth

The research was conducted on unsuspecting mice

 
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