SEVEN THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE ZIKA VIRUS
Researchers compile seven important things to know about the Zika virus.… READ MORE…
TURNING TASTE ON AND OFF
A new study reports our sense of taste is hardwired in the brain, and is independent of experience and learning.… READ MORE…
“CHATTING” WITH WATSON SPARKS MORE CREATIVITY IN HUMANS
Researchers are partnering with IBM’s Watson to advance how computers could help humans to be able to solve problems more creatively.… READ MORE…
EXTREME NOISE CONDITIONS CAN INFLUENCE TASTE PERCEPTION
A new study reports conditions which are extremely noisy can alter taste perception for sweet and umami flavors.… READ MORE…
EXTRA BRAIN CELLS MAKE MALES REMEMBER SEX
Researchers have discovered a pair of neurons inside the brains of male nematodes that allow them to remember and seek sex, even at the expense of food. … READ MORE…
THIRSTY FOR KNOWLEDGE: ADVANCING UNDERSTANDING OF HOW OUR BRAIN CONTROLS BODY HYDRATION
Researchers have discovered a protein in the brain which is involved in hydration and thermoregulation.… READ MORE…
DEPRESSED PEOPLE WHO RESPOND TO PLACEBOS GET THE MOST HELP FROM REAL MEDICATIONS
A new study reports how well people with depression respond to placebos may determine how well they will respond to antidepressant medications.… READ MORE…
HOW ILLUMINATING: GLOWING PROTEIN COULD REPLACE FIBER OPTIC CABLE IN OPTOGENETICS RESEARCH
Researchers have created a new tool that could revolutionize optogenetics research.… READ MORE…
EVIDENCE OF MECHANISM AT HEART OF ALS DISCOVERED
A new study reports researchers have discovered evidence of a mechanism that could play a central role in ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases.… READ MORE…
DOCUMENTING SELF REPORTED USE OF NEW SYNTHETIC DRUGS BY TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS
A new study reports on the self reported use of new synthetic drugs among teens and young people.… READ MORE…
RESEARCHERS REVEAL MOLECULAR MECHANISM BEHIND REMYELINATION
A new study outlines the mechanism involved in remyelination.… READ MORE…
TUNING OF TIMING IN AUDITORY AXONS
Researchers discover the axons of auditory neurons which respond to low and high frequency sounds differ in morphology. These variations correlate with differences in the speed of signal conduction.… READ MORE…
