neuroscience

New Alzheimers drug developed by Merck clears milestone in human clinical Trial

Posted in Medicine on 4th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

A brain plaque inhibitor is now being tested in larger studies for efficacy against the neurodegenerative disease.

Study debunks consensus that math abilities are innate

Posted in Science on 2nd Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

A new theory on how the brain first learns basic math could alter approaches to identifying and teaching students with math-learning disabilities.

A new imaging technique maps serotonin activity in living brains

Posted in Science on 1st Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

Imaging technique that creates 3D video of serotonin transport could aid antidepressant development.

Neurons from stem cells replace damaged neurons, precisely rewiring into the brain

Posted in Science on 30th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller

The transplanted neurons were fully integrated in the brain, showing functional properties indistinguishable from the original neurons.

Scientists Bring Sense of Touch to Amputees Using Neural Signals

Posted in Medicine on 27th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller

By directly stimulating the nervous system, scientists have been able to produce realistic sensations to test patients.