Neuroscientists look for ways of studying molecular details of the brain. Edward Boyden, a neuroengineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, and his colleagues have developed a technique of make living cells Read More
The blood-barrier consists of a layer of cells that line the inner surface of the capillaries that regulate the passage of nutrients and waste in and out of the central nervous system. While this barrier Read More
Social psychologist Timothy Wilson at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville and his team found that most people have a “disengaged mind.” Wilson’s team conducted a study in which participants were asked to spend 15 Read More
In a large-scale collaborative effort, scientists used two problem-solving tasks to investigate the evolution of self-control among animals. The study involved 36 species of mammals and birds. The scientists found that the species with the largest Read More
Exposure to blue light during the day directly and immediately improves alertness and performance, says a new study. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) compared the effects of exposure to blue light with Read More
It has long been held that there are six universally recognized basic emotions that can be easily interpreted through facial expressions: happiness, sadness, fear, anger, surprise, and disgust. However, new research suggests that there are Read More
The lateral habenula, considered to be one of the oldest regions of the brain, evolution-wise, has always been linked to depression and avoidance behavior. But a new study has found that this region of the Read More
