mind
A big step toward mapping the human brain
Posted in Science on 17th May, 2015
by Alex Muller
The Allen Institute for Brain Science, a key player in the BRAIN Initiative, has launched a database of neuronal cell types as a first step toward understanding the brain.
First results in from psychologys largest reproducibility test to date
Posted in Medicine on 3rd May, 2015
by Alex Muller
Results posted online on 24 April, which have not yet been peer-reviewed, suggest that key findings from only 39 of 100 published studies could be reproduced.
Scientists create 'ghosts' in the lab by tricking the brain
Posted in Science on 1st May, 2015
by Alex Muller
Neuroscientists have succeeded in creating 'ghosts' in the laboratory by tricking the brains of test subjects into feeling an unexpected 'presence' in the room.
Significant increase in major depression reported during recent recession
Posted in Medicine on 26th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
The recent Great Recession was accompanied by a significant and sustained increase in major depression in U.S. adults.
Why Zapping the Brain Helps Parkinsons Disease Patients
Posted in Hardware on 20th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
Deep brain stimulation could lead to a more effective, self-tuning device for Parkinsons.