Learning one’s native language may seem effortless. But new research suggests that language acquisition between birth and 18 is a…
Retinal prion disease study redefines role for brain cells
Scientists studying the progression of inherited and infectious eye diseases that can cause blindness have found that microglia, a type…
Implant to better track brain chemical gone rogue after neurotrauma
Engineers have built a tiny, flexible sensor that is faster and more precise than past attempts at tracking a brain…
Newly discovered role for climbing fibers: Conveying a sensory snapshot to the cerebellum
Though there is a wealth knowledge supporting the idea that sensory cues benefit motor learning, the precise brain circuitry and…
Smartphone app detects diet cheat
According to a recent study, a first-of-its-kind smartphone app called OnTrack can predict ahead of time when users are likely…
Flu Tied to Heart Failure Worsening
When the number of reported flu cases goes up, so does the number of hospitalizations for heart failure.
Flu Tied to Heart Failure Worsening
When the number of reported flu cases goes up, so does the number of hospitalizations for heart failure.
Flu Tied to Heart Failure Worsening
When the number of reported flu cases goes up, so does the number of hospitalizations for heart failure.
The regeneration of a cell depends on where it is positioned
Researchers report a new single-cell RNA sequencing technology, single cell-digital gene expression, which can measure the transcriptome while preserving the…
People ‘hear’ flashes due to disinhibited flow of signals around the brain, suggests study
A synaesthesia-like effect in which people ‘hear’ silent flashes or movement, such as in popular ‘noisy GIFs’ and memes, could…