From the UC San Francisco press release: UC San Francisco research has identified a particular group of nerve cells in the brain that play an important role in anxiety’s influence over behavior. The researchers have…
From the University of Arkansas press release: A study conducted by University of Arkansas researchers reveals that neurons in the motor cortex of the brain exhibit an unexpected division of labor, a finding that could…
From the University of Cambridge press release: Scientists have identified special types of brain cells that may allow us to simulate the decision-making processes of others, thereby reconstructing their state of mind and predicting their…
From the D’Or Institute for Research and Education press release: Less than one hour of brain training with neurofeedback leads to a strengthening of neural connections and communication among brain areas. This is the main…
From the Rockefeller University press release: Food is, generally speaking, a good thing. In addition to being quite tasty, it is also necessary for survival. That’s why animals have evolved robust physiological systems that attract…
From the Salk Institute press release: It’s easy to miss something you’re not looking for. In a famous example, people were asked to closely observe two groups of people — one group clad in black,…
From the University of California – Davis press release: We know instinctively that our experiences shape the way we learn. If we are highly familiar with a particular task, like cooking for example, learning a…
From the Massachusetts Institute of Technology press release: It’s often said that experience is the best teacher, but the experiences of other people may be even better. If you saw a friend get chased by…
From the Zuckerman Institute at Columbia University press release: In a new study, Columbia scientists have discovered why the brain’s olfactory system is so remarkably consistent between individuals, even though the wiring of brain cells…
From the Howard Hughes Medical Institute press release: When you are lost or disoriented, your brain uses cues from your surroundings — landmarks both near and far — to sort out where you are. The…