neuroscience
Neuroscientists discover that disorganized brain waves are needed for human memory
Posted in Science on 15th Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller
Brain waves, or oscillations, are the brains way of organising activity and are known to be important to learning, memory, and thinking.
Glia, not neurons, are most affected by brain aging
Posted in Science on 12th Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller
The difference between an old brain and a young brain isn't so much the number of neurons but the presence and function of supporting cells called glia.
Adult Brains Are Built To Recognise Faces Better Than Kids' Brains
Posted in Science on 6th Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller
Neuroscientists have generally thought that babies are born with more tissue than their brains need, and that the body slowly dumps some of it as the brain develops.
MRI breakthroughs include ultra-sensitive MRI without chemical or radioactive labels
Posted in Medicine on 31st Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller
Heart mechanical contractions recorded in MRI machine for first time; hope to monitor neurotransmitters at 100 times lower levels.
Immune cells in covering of brain discovered; may play critical role in battling neurological diseases
Posted in Medicine on 29th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller
By harnessing the power of cells, known as type 2 innate lymphocytes, doctors may be able to develop treatments for neurological diseases.