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Motor Cortex
Motor Cortex: the part of the cerebral cortex in the brain where nerve impetus originate. This, in turn, initiates muscular activity.
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FEB 25, 2019Neuroscience
Much of us already know that eye contact is very important when engaging someone in a conversation. But why exactly? A n ...Written By: Amy LoriauxFEB 11, 2019Neuroscience
Apparently, the spinal cord has been pretty underrated. It pops up when neuroscience students learn about basic reflexes ...Written By: Amy LoriauxFEB 05, 2019Neuroscience
A new review published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease suggests that our previous diagnostic criteria f ...Written By: Amy LoriauxDEC 15, 2018Genetics & Genomics
Neanderthal heads are almost football-shaped, while modern humans have much rounder brains and skulls.Written By: Carmen LeitchDEC 03, 2018Neuroscience
Brain stentrode, a brain interfacing electrode that is implanted within a blood vesselWritten By: Aswini KannegantiNOV 25, 2018Technology
Smart devices have become significant parts of our everyday life. But for individuals suffering from paralysis, using su ...Written By: Nouran AminNOV 19, 2018Neuroscience
Behavioral responses to the pain perception could range from reflexive withdrawal to more complex behaviors to avoid or ...Written By: Aswini KannegantiOCT 29, 2018Neuroscience
Cerebellum play a mjor role in higher -order brain functions beyond the motor specific functioningWritten By: Aswini KannegantiSEP 06, 2018Neuroscience
When someone suffers an injury or illness that results in paralysis, the loss is devastating. Whether partial or full, w ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUN 20, 2018Neuroscience
Many people get nervous when they have to speak in front of a crowd. Whether it's a business meeting or speech, gett ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUN 19, 2018Neuroscience
Are music, empathy, and social information processing in the brain related? A new study from researchers at Southern Met ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimMAY 29, 2018Neuroscience
Brainwaves are a demonstration of the electrical signals that are passing through the brain between different neurons. T ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJAN 22, 2018Neuroscience
Have you ever said to someone, “What were you thinking?” Research from UC Berkeley neuroscientists may soon ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimDEC 18, 2017Neuroscience
Research into autism is crucial because the condition is on the rise and impacts thousands of families. There is no ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimDEC 13, 2017Neuroscience
Physical exercise can keep the body in shape, increase muscle strength and improve cardiovascular health. Can it even ke ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimDEC 07, 2017Neuroscience
It's hardly news that many people are attached to their smartphones. Everywhere you look, people are staring down at ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimOCT 02, 2017Neuroscience
As we age, mobility can become an issue. Some people will have normal age-related trouble like arthritis or reduced fitn ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimSEP 20, 2017Neuroscience
Most people have experienced it. A person yawns and then a few minutes later, another person nearby yawns. Is it always ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUL 04, 2017Neuroscience
Shaking of the hands or head can impact a person’s life in many ways. There can be several reasons for these tremo ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimMAY 03, 2017Neuroscience
Having diabetes can cause a host of complications beyond just blood sugar. So can being overweight or obese. For patient ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimFEB 27, 2017Neuroscience
When a patient is completely paralyzed, as happens after brain injury or illness, communication can be difficult if not ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimDEC 19, 2016Neuroscience
Robotic appendages that do the work of lost limbs are the rock stars of neuroscience research. New ways to control ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimDEC 08, 2016Neuroscience
Patients who suffer from Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS-Lou Gehrig’s) experience the loss of most of their musc ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimOCT 18, 2016Neuroscience
When babies are first born, there’s a lot of neurological development going on. Their eyesight starts to sharpen, ...Written By: Brenda Kelley Kim
FEB 25, 2019
Neuroscience
Much of us already know that eye contact is very important when engaging someone in a conversation. But why exactly? A n
...
Written By:
Amy Loriaux
FEB 11, 2019
Neuroscience
Apparently, the spinal cord has been pretty underrated. It pops up when neuroscience students learn about basic reflexes
...
Written By:
Amy Loriaux
FEB 05, 2019
Neuroscience
A new review published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease suggests that our previous diagnostic criteria f
...
Written By:
Amy Loriaux
DEC 15, 2018
Genetics & Genomics
Neanderthal heads are almost football-shaped, while modern humans have much rounder brains and skulls.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 03, 2018
Neuroscience
Brain stentrode, a brain interfacing electrode that is implanted within a blood vessel
Written By:
Aswini Kanneganti
NOV 25, 2018
Technology
Smart devices have become significant parts of our everyday life. But for individuals suffering from paralysis, using su
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
NOV 19, 2018
Neuroscience
Behavioral responses to the pain perception could range from reflexive withdrawal to more complex behaviors to avoid or
...
Written By:
Aswini Kanneganti
OCT 29, 2018
Neuroscience
Cerebellum play a mjor role in higher -order brain functions beyond the motor specific functioning
Written By:
Aswini Kanneganti
SEP 06, 2018
Neuroscience
When someone suffers an injury or illness that results in paralysis, the loss is devastating. Whether partial or full, w
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUN 20, 2018
Neuroscience
Many people get nervous when they have to speak in front of a crowd. Whether it's a business meeting or speech, gett
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUN 19, 2018
Neuroscience
Are music, empathy, and social information processing in the brain related? A new study from researchers at Southern Met
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
MAY 29, 2018
Neuroscience
Brainwaves are a demonstration of the electrical signals that are passing through the brain between different neurons. T
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JAN 22, 2018
Neuroscience
Have you ever said to someone, “What were you thinking?” Research from UC Berkeley neuroscientists may soon
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
DEC 18, 2017
Neuroscience
Research into autism is crucial because the condition is on the rise and impacts thousands of families. There is no
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
DEC 13, 2017
Neuroscience
Physical exercise can keep the body in shape, increase muscle strength and improve cardiovascular health. Can it even ke
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
DEC 07, 2017
Neuroscience
It's hardly news that many people are attached to their smartphones. Everywhere you look, people are staring down at
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
OCT 02, 2017
Neuroscience
As we age, mobility can become an issue. Some people will have normal age-related trouble like arthritis or reduced fitn
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
SEP 20, 2017
Neuroscience
Most people have experienced it. A person yawns and then a few minutes later, another person nearby yawns. Is it always
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 04, 2017
Neuroscience
Shaking of the hands or head can impact a person’s life in many ways. There can be several reasons for these tremo
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
MAY 03, 2017
Neuroscience
Having diabetes can cause a host of complications beyond just blood sugar. So can being overweight or obese. For patient
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
FEB 27, 2017
Neuroscience
When a patient is completely paralyzed, as happens after brain injury or illness, communication can be difficult if not
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
DEC 19, 2016
Neuroscience
Robotic appendages that do the work of lost limbs are the rock stars of neuroscience research. New ways to control
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
DEC 08, 2016
Neuroscience
Patients who suffer from Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS-Lou Gehrig’s) experience the loss of most of their musc
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
OCT 18, 2016
Neuroscience
When babies are first born, there’s a lot of neurological development going on. Their eyesight starts to sharpen,
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim