neuroscience
Test measures analytical thinking linked to depression, fueling the idea that depression may be a form of adaptation
Posted in Medicine on 4th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller
Depression may actually be an adaptation meant to help people cope with complex problems.
Optogenetics captures synaptic transmission in live mammalian brain for the first time
Posted in Science on 27th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
This could significantly expand our knowledge of connectivity between various types of neurons as a more realistic alternative to in vitro studies.
Color-coding brain cells
Posted in Science on 25th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
Neuroscientists have developed a method called multicolor RGB tracking to improve our understanding of how the brain works by color-marking brain cells to be tracked over time.
Smartphone use is changing our brains
Posted in Hardware on 23rd Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
Our brains are adapting to touchscreen smartphone technology say researchers who have carried out a study on human volunteers.
An existing drug, riluzole, may prevent foggy old age brain
Posted in Science on 23rd Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
New experiments suggest an existing drug, known as riluzole and already on the market as a treatment for ALS, may help prevent changes in the aging brain.