New Brain Implant Is 10 Times Smaller Than Its Competitors

New Brain Implant Is 10 Times Smaller Than Its Competitors

These electrodes might at one point help coordinate prosthetic limbs

A Cup of Tea a Day Improves Memory

A Cup of Tea a Day Improves Memory

A special compound in green tea also boosts spatial learning

Men and Women Literally See Things Differently

Men and Women Literally See Things Differently

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Learning Disabilities Can Be Addressed with Cancer Drug

Learning Disabilities Can Be Addressed with Cancer Drug

The weird findings indicates that the chemical may have additional uses

Common Parasite May Promote Suicidal Behavior

Common Parasite May Promote Suicidal Behavior

The microorganism may be able to affect human brain chemistry

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 24th, 2012
New Neural Subsystems Hardwire Mice's Response to Predators

New Neural Subsystems Hardwire Mice's Response to Predators

The pathway is responsible for processing important smells

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 11th, 2012
Supplement Mixture Reduces Alzheimer's-Induced Memory Loss

Supplement Mixture Reduces Alzheimer's-Induced Memory Loss

The substance was developed by investigators in the United States

Olfactory Bulb Cannot Produce New Neurons

Olfactory Bulb Cannot Produce New Neurons

The finding helps explain why the loss of smell is irreversible

Whole-Brain Wiring Mapping Project Takes Major Step Forward

Whole-Brain Wiring Mapping Project Takes Major Step Forward

Researchers are currently trying to map the brains of mice

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 24th, 2012
Healthier Nerve Connections Make Seniors Smarter

Healthier Nerve Connections Make Seniors Smarter

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

How the Brain Avoids Signal Jams

How the Brain Avoids Signal Jams

Certain neural intersections are heavily circulated by electrical impulses

New Robot Can Study Neuron Firing Patterns

New Robot Can Study Neuron Firing Patterns

The machine may boost our understanding of the human brain

Progression of Parkinson's Stopped in Mice

Progression of Parkinson's Stopped in Mice

A new molecule proves to be effective against this disease

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 24th, 2012
Cocaine Ages the Brain Twice as Fast

Cocaine Ages the Brain Twice as Fast

Neurons grow old a lot faster than they normally would

Human Brain Reveals New Type of Stem Cell

Human Brain Reveals New Type of Stem Cell

These cellular populations can give birth to new neurons

Mathematical Model of the Brain Developed

Mathematical Model of the Brain Developed

The dataset is not meant to emulate how the human brain works

How Neurons Recognize Objects

How Neurons Recognize Objects

Two different types of nerve cells are involved in the process

 
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