neuroscience
Less myelin found in neocortex: the future of the brain?
Posted in Medicine on 25th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller
Less myelin in higher regions of the cerebral cortext may allow emergence of highly complex neuronal behaviors.
Scientists discover brains anti-distraction system
Posted in Science on 20th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller
Two psychologists have made a brain-related discovery that could revolutionize doctors perception and treatment of attention-deficit disorders.
Artists 'have structurally different brains'
Posted in Science on 17th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller
Artists have structurally different brains compared with non-artists, a study has found.
Getting To The Root Of Parkinson's Disease
Posted in Medicine on 13th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller
Working with human neurons, researchers have identified and then shut down a biological process that appears to trigger a particular form of Parkinsons disease.
How the brain pays attention
Posted in Science on 12th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller
Neuroscientists identify a brain circuit thats key to shifting our focus from one object to another.