neuroscience
Natural plant compound prevents Alzheimers disease in mice
Posted in Medicine on 1st Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller
In experiments on mice that normally develop Alzheimers symptoms less than a year after birth, a daily dose of the compound prevented memory and learning impairments.
Scientists tag brain molecules, watch them become memories
Posted in Science on 29th Jan, 2014
by Alex Muller
As human beings, our memories are part of what make us ourselves. But the process of how memories form in our brains still eludes scientists.
Insect Nervous System Copied to Boost Computing Power
Posted in Science on 29th Jan, 2014
by Alex Muller
Brains are the most powerful computers known. Now microchips built to mimic insects nervous systems have been shown to successfully tackle technical computing problems.
Newly Discovered Brain Region May Be Unique To Humans
Posted in Science on 29th Jan, 2014
by Alex Muller
The brain region, called the lateral frontal pole prefrontal cortex, was described today in the journal Neuron, and is linked to higher thinking processes.
'Placebo Sleep' Can Improve Cognitive Skills
Posted in Medicine on 26th Jan, 2014
by Alex Muller
If you tell people they slept better than they did, they are likely to perform better on math and word association tests.