neuroscience
An Alternative Path To Restore Sight
The visual processing system is more adaptable than previously thought, and an MRI study may have identified the region of the brain responsible.
The Link Between Ubiquitination & Receptor Stability
Modifying the stability of the AMPA receptor through ubiquitination could lead to new treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer's.
Growing Brain Tissue In 3D
The ability to culture neural cells in 3D brings us one step closer to growing functional brain tissue in the lab.
Of Brains And Birdsong
A more refined technique has helped identify the acropallium as the region of the brain responsible for song generation in zebra finches.
Do Fish Feel Pain?
A study linking grey matter to the subjective perception of pain suggests that fish do not experience pain in the same way that humans do.
The Two Stages Of Brain Recovery
The recovery of motor function after brain damage involves different parts of the brain at different stages, scientists say.
Putting Severed Nerves Back Together Again
A study in roundworms has uncovered the pathway required for the joining of severed nerves, prompting fresh research in regenerative medicine.
The Optogenetics Revolution
Optogenetics promises to give neuroscience researchers unprecedented insight into the complexity of the brain. Sim Shuzhen traces its development and asks where the technology could take us.
