neuroscience
20 billion nanoparticles talk to the brain using electricity
Posted in Science on 10th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Nanoparticles can be used to stimulate regions of the brain electrically, opening up new ways to treat brain diseases.
Strokes steal 8 years worth of brain function, new study suggests
Posted in Medicine on 7th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Having a stroke ages a persons brain function by almost eight years.
Scientists make breakthrough in schizophrenia research
Posted in Medicine on 6th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
The work presents strong evidence that disruption of a delicate chemical balance in the brain is heavily implicated in the disorder.
When the Color We See Isnt the Color We Remember
Posted in Science on 4th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
People can distinguish between millions of colors, but have trouble remembering specific shades because our brains store what weve seen as one of just a few basic hues.
Missing link found between brain and immune system
Posted in Science on 3rd Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Overturning decades of textbook teaching, researchers have discovered that the brain is directly connected to the immune system by vessels previously thought not to exist.