Researchers map neural pathways involved in response inhibition
In the split second that is needed to view a stop sign and react to it, our brain navigates a ...
Tag: Cortex
NREM sleep boosts cognitive performance through brain synchronization
While it's well known that sleep enhances cognitive performance, the underlying neural mechanisms, particularly those related to nonrapid eye movement ...
Pioneering protocol sheds light on NMDA receptor distribution in Alzheimer's brains
Researchers from the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), a joint center of the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) and the ...
Cocoa flavanols can protect the vascular system from stress
New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body's vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat ...
Research uncovers new insights into neuronal aging and rejuvenation
When a neuron ages, it loses synaptic connections with other neurons, it is less able to transmit nerve impulses, and ...
Cannabis use linked to thinning cerebral cortex in adolescents
Cannabis use may lead to thinning of the cerebral cortex in adolescents according to a recent study led by Graciela Pineyro ...
Researchers decode how the brain identifies and responds to odors
Neurons unlocked: Study reveals how the brain decodes and reacts to smells, linking odors to emotion and memory. Study: Single-neuron representations ...
Study reveals links between bodily rhythms and visual perception
A study funded by the SNSF highlights previously unknown links between the body and the brain. The findings of this ...
UC San Diego researcher receives $21 million grant to study sensory coordination in animals
For all animals, sensory processing is a matter of survival. Sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing ...
Brain changes related to Alzheimer's risk may increase financial vulnerability in seniors
Older adults who are more vulnerable to financial scams may have brain changes linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's ...
