Category: Neuroscience

Study suggests preparing to act in a certain way can improve information processing

From the ESRC (UK) press release: Preparing to act in a particular way can improve the way we process information, and this has potential implications for those with learning disabilities…. Read more »

Study points to differences in the way teens’ brains respond when anticipating rewards

From the University of Pittsburgh press release via EurekAlert!: Teenagers are more susceptible to developing disorders like addiction and depression, according to a paper published by Pitt researchers Jan. 16… Read more »

New technology to speed whole-brain mapping developed

From the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) press release via ScienceDaily: A new technology developed by neuroscientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) transforms the way highly detailed anatomical images… Read more »