Good Smells, Bad Smells: It’s All in the Insect Brain
The behavior of locusts and how the neurons in their brains responded to appealing and unappealing odors
Neurons
High-Content Cell-Based Image Analysis for Neuron Mapping
Understanding the mechanics of neural function can help treat neurodegenerative diseases
Lion’s Mane Mushrooms Shown to Promote Nerve Growth, Improve Memory
Active ingredient in Hericium erinaceus promote neuron projections
Scientists Optimize Methods to Study Brains at Rest in a Key Model Organism
Right choice of sedative/anesthetic preserves resting state network in marmosets
New Material Mimics Neural Activity Associated with Learning and Memory
New technique in neuromorphic computing opens doors for studying neural processes and may establish new computing paradigm
National Study Finds Potential Link between Video Gaming and Improved Cognitive Performance
Study of more than 2,000 children finds that those who game perform better in tasks involving attention, active memory, and more
Biomedical Engineers Develop Technology to Register Neural Activity with Light
This new technology has massive potential implications for prosthetics and brain-computer interfaces
Animal-Free Method of Creating Human Brain Cell for Research
New method through which neuroscientists can produce human neuron-like cells to study brain development
DIANA—a Noninvasive Approach for In Vivo Direct Imaging of Neuronal Activity
The method could open new avenues in brain science and provide a deeper understanding of brain function
Towards a Better Understanding of Depression
Researchers examine ways of alleviating depressive states using the Drosophila fruit fly as a model