neuroscience

Most of Us Have Made Best Memories by Age 25

Posted in Science on 24th Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller

By the time most people are 25, they have made the most important memories of their lives, according to new research from the University of New Hampshire.

Researchers Show Off Mind Controlled Music Player

Posted in Science on 23rd Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller

Users of the groups specially designed music software are able to play a song, fast forward tracks, and adjust the volume by merely looking at the screen.

Cat Bites Are Linked To Depression

Posted in Medicine on 22nd Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller

Researchers found an unusual link between cat bites and depression. More than 41% of those who went to hospitals with cat bites were also treated for depression at some point.

Fear suppressing neurons found

Posted in Science on 21st Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller

Scientists have found neurons that prevent mice from forming fearful memories in an area of the brain called the hippocampus.

Growing number of chemicals linked with brain disorders in children

Posted in Medicine on 19th Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller

214 human neurotoxicants now identified, many widely used and disseminated extensively in the global environment.