neuroscience
Stress may be passed down through generations, studies suggest
Posted in Science on 10th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
Small epigenetic DNA modifications predict brains threat response.
Brain-inspired chip fits 1m 'neurons' on postage stamp
Posted in Hardware on 8th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
Scientists have produced a new computer chip that mimics the organisation of the brain, and squeezed in one million computational units called "neurons".
The social origins of intelligence in the brain
Posted in Science on 3rd Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
A study of brain injuries in vets showed that brain regions that contribute to optimal social functioning are also vital to general intelligence and emotional intelligence.
Clues to curbing obesity found in neuronal 'sweet spot'
Posted in Medicine on 3rd Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
Preventing weight gain, obesity, and ultimately diabetes could be as simple as keeping a nuclear receptor from being activated in a small part of the brain.
Depression Is a Risk Factor for Dementia, New Research Says
Posted in Medicine on 1st Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
The two have been linked before, but the new study says depression may be an independent risk factor for the disease.