anatomy

Synaptic bridges help brain cells communicate

Posted in Science on 29th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

Neurons rely on complicated surrounding processes in order to communicate with each other.

Brain map carves cortex into twice as many areas

Posted in Science on 21st Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

It has been mapped in various ways for centuries, but this new effort is a landmark attempt at a definitive, modern atlas for neuroscientists.

MRI scans prove schizophrenic brains attempt self-repair

Posted in Science on 29th May, 2016
by Alex Muller

The findings point the way to the development of targeted treatments that potentially could better address some of the core pathology in schizophrenia"

Music improves baby brain responses to music and speech

Posted in Science on 8th May, 2016
by Alex Muller

'This means that early, engaging musical experiences can have a more global effect on cognitive skills.'

Brain's 'atlas' of words revealed

Posted in Science on 28th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller

Scientists in the US have mapped out how the brain organises language.