neuroscience
Restoring brain plasticity may hold key to reversing age-related cognitive decline
Posted in Medicine on 21st Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller
Evidence suggests age-related cognitive decline is not caused by brain cells dying but rather a simple reduction in plasticity.
Hundreds of autism genes found to be triggered by a single key protein
Posted in Science on 18th Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller
Despite some exciting recent advances in early detection methods, autism spectrum disorder is still a frustratingly mysterious and elusive condition.
Baycrest Virtual Brain joins flagship neuroscience initiative in Europe
Posted in Science on 15th Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller
The Virtual Brain, an international brain-mapping platform co-developed by Baycrest researchers, has become part of the Human Brain Project.
Elon Musk Urges for Human-Machine Brain Link After OpenAI's 'Dota' Win
Posted in Games on 6th Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller
Musk is reiterating the need for a brain-computer interface that would enable man and super-smart machine to coexist peacefully.
Discovery Could Have Major Effect on Preventing Brain Aging
Posted in Science on 28th Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller
Aging vessels connecting the brain and the immune system play critical roles in both Alzheimers disease and the decline in cognitive ability that comes with time,