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.