neuroscience

Scientists grow mini human brains

Posted in Science on 31st Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

Mini midbrains provide next generation platforms to investigate human brain biology, diseases and therapeutics, report scientists.

Synaptic bridges help brain cells communicate

Posted in Science on 29th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

Neurons rely on complicated surrounding processes in order to communicate with each other.

Imaging method identifies common brain disorders

Posted in Medicine on 25th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

New chemical allows for measuring the density of synapses in the entire brain in vivo for the first time, using a PET scan.

Brain map carves cortex into twice as many areas

Posted in Science on 21st Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

It has been mapped in various ways for centuries, but this new effort is a landmark attempt at a definitive, modern atlas for neuroscientists.

Working full-time could be bad for your brain after a certain age

Posted in Science on 20th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

An international team of researchers tested 3,000 Australian men and 3,500 women over the age of 40