Showing posts with label brain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brain. Show all posts
30 January 2015

Stem Cell Recreates 3D Neural Structure of Brain's Cerebellum

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Scientist have successfully coaxed undifferentiated stem cells to form functioning cerebellar neurons that mimiced the dorsal/ventral patte...
20 January 2015

New Brain Pathway Controlling Fear Memories and Behavior Discovered

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Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) dicovered a new pathway that controls fear memories and behavior in the mouse brain, of...
29 August 2014

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Found To Improve Memory

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(c) Copyright: EPFL, Blue Brain Project A study by the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine find that stimulating a part ...
20 February 2014

Working Memory - Studying How The Brain Performs Tasks Based On Memory

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Credit: Badre Lab/Brown University Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), researchers at Brown University released a study on how the b...
05 February 2014

The Brain Rewrites and Edits Memories

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A Northwestern Medicine study shows that memory is not as accurate as people might think. The study revealed that the brain rewrites stored...
04 February 2014

Brain Response Time Not Dependent on Number of Neurons in Neural Network

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Anatomy of a Neuron Neuroscientists using a supercomputer to run a simulation of a neural network, have noted that the response time of ...
24 January 2014

New Process Developed To Image How The Brain Forms Memories

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Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have imaged the brain while forming memories on the molecular leve...
13 January 2014

Increased Brain Perception and Boosted Senses Through Low-intensity Transcranial-focused Ultrasound

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William Tyler focusing low intensity ultrasound on brain region responsible for processing tactile sensory inputs. Credit: Jim Stroup/Vi...
10 January 2014

Ankyrin-G and Kinesin-1 Protein Responsible For Movement Mechanics of Neuron's Sodium Ion Channel to Axon

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Nerve Impulse Scientists have discovered how sodium ion channels travel from the neuron to the axon to initiate central nervous communic...
27 December 2013

AAN Study Suggests Concussions May Be Linked to Alzheimer's Disease

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A study published in the American Academy of Neurology medical journal Neurology® suggest that there is a link between concussion and Alzh...
12 September 2013

Running Improves Memory and Learning

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Did you know that running can make you smarter? It’s true. It can also improve your memory and your test scores. That’s the latest news fro...
08 September 2013

Omega-3 Fish Oil Helps Protect Against Dementia.

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A Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine study suggests that Omega-3 fish oil helps protect the brain from alcohol related de...
30 August 2013

Time and Brain Coordination Improves Memory Preservation.and Reduces Forgetfulness

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Credit: Smithsonian, Photo Researchers, Inc. Neuroscientist have discovered that coordinated brain activity increases with time after memor...
26 August 2013

The Science of Learning: Studying The Role of Inhibitory Neurons in the Brain's Learning Process

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Neurologists are looking at how inhibitory neurons in the brain affects the brain during times of critical learning. Neurons are cells that...
21 August 2013

Developing More Efficient Hearing Aids Through OCH Transduction

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Researchers are studying how the cochlea, located in the ear, processes and amplifies sound. This research could lead to better hearing aid...
09 August 2013

Genetically Engineered Protein, ArcLight, Allows Direct Observation of Brain's Electrical Activity

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Scientists have genetically engineered a new protein called ArcLight to observe electrical activity in the neurons of the brain. The brai...
05 August 2013

Neurohormone Oxytocin Focusing Ability May Have Links To Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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Researchers may have discovered a link between the neurohormone oxytocin and autism. Studies at the NYU Langone Medical Center show that ox...
20 June 2013

Imaging Neurons While New Memories Are Formed Using mRNA Display and Microscopic FingRs Probes

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Scientists have, for the first time, imaged neurons while new memories are being formed. This was done by using fluorescent markers on the ...
24 May 2013

Visual Motion Intelligence Test To Measure IQ

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A science study by researchers at the University of Rochester have found a link between the brain's ability to filter out background mo...
17 May 2013

Transcranial Random Noise Stimulation (TRNS) Enhances Math Skills and Ability in Brain

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Researchers have found that a non-invasive and harmless process known as Transcranial Random Noise Stimulation (TRNS) enhances the brain...