More evidence for abnormal connectivity in schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a debilitating neuropsychiatric disorder with a prevalence of ~ 1%. Like many other neuropsychiatric disorders, schizophrenia seems to be fairly heritable and it … Read more
Neuroscience
What happened when? How the brain stores memories by time
Before I left the house this morning, I let the cat out and started the dishwasher. Or was that yesterday? Very often, our memories must … Read more
Tinnitus study advances link between loud sounds, hearing loss
A research team investigating tinnitus, from the University of Leicester, has revealed new insights into the link between the exposure to loud sounds and hearing … Read more
Neurosurgeon writes thriller based on his research
Neurosurgeon Eric Leuthardt’s research often has been described as science fiction brought to life. But in his latest project, his experiences in the laboratory and … Read more
EyeMusic Sensory Substitution Device lets blind ‘see’ colors and shapes
Using auditory or tactile stimulation, Sensory Substitution Devices (SSDs) provide representations of visual information and can help the blind “see” colors and shapes. SSDs scan … Read more
Stimulating brain cells stops binge drinking, animal study finds
Researchers at the University at Buffalo have found a way to change alcohol drinking behavior in rodents, using the emerging technique of optogenetics, which uses … Read more
Moms may pass effects of stress to offspring via vaginal bacteria and placenta
Pregnant women may transmit the damaging effects of stress to their unborn child by way of the bacteria in their vagina and through the placenta, … Read more
Sons of cocaine-using dads may resist drug addiction
A father’s cocaine use may make his sons less sensitive to the drug and thereby more likely to resist addictive behaviors, suggests new findings from … Read more
How neural circuits zero in on info needed for decisions
While eating lunch you notice an insect buzzing around your plate. Its color and its motion both could influence how you respond. If the insect … Read more
Revolution in brain science demands Higgs Boson-type collaboration
Social and life scientists from the University of Michigan and other universities are calling for a new model of cross-disciplinary collaboration to advance understanding of … Read more
Research IDs promising drugs for treating Parkinson’s
New drugs which may have the potential to stop faulty brain cells dying and slow down the progression of Parkinson’s, have been identified by scientists … Read more
