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The ability to make perceptual and conceptual judgements such as knowing the difference between a picture of an object and the actual 3D object itself has been considered a defining capacity of primates, until now. A study provides the very first behav…

A researcher has developed a tiny window that allows investigators to get clearer, long-term imaging of the brain’s visual network.

Researchers have published a dataset that was recorded from the visual cortex of monkeys during the resting state. The dataset consists of electrophysiology data that was recorded from the visual cortex (V1 and V4) of two monkeys, from 1024 recording s…

A recent study shows promising results for a blood test that could be used to identify Alzheimer’s changes in the brain before the onset of any symptoms, which could result in preventative treatments being used before any memory loss.

Researchers report that they found high levels of the protein Fli-1 in the brains of deceased Alzheimer’s patients. Blocking Fli-1′s action in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease reversed mental loss and reduced the brain inflammation and amyloid-beta…

Treatments integrating music and auditory beat stimulation are effective in reducing state anxiety in some patients, according to a new study.

A new study of brain development in mice shortly after birth may provide insights into how early life events can affect wiring patterns in the brain that manifest as disease later in life.

Researchers have developed a new genomic technology to simultaneously analyze the DNA, RNA and chromatin — a combination of DNA and protein — from a single cell. The method, which took five years to develop, is an important step forward for large col…

A preclinical study led by a neuroscientist shows that dysregulated kappa-opioid receptors (KORs) in the brain’s medial prefrontal cortex region (part of the frontal lobe) contribute to working memory deficits in severe alcohol dependence. The research…

We all know we should exercise and eat healthy foods. But doing that isn’t just good for maintaining your figure as you age. New research shows that physical activity could help protect your cognitive abilities as you age. And it doesn’t have to be int…