News articles tagged with 'neocortex'
Genetics of patterning the cerebral cortex
— 14 Oct 2009 12:38 | HealthThe cerebral cortex, the largest and most complex component of the brain, is unique to mammals and alone has evolved human specialisations. Although at first all stem cells in charge... — full story
Direct evidence of role of sleep in memory formation is uncovered
— 16 Sep 2009 12:09 | HealthA Rutgers University, Newark and College de France, Paris research team has pinpointed for the first time the mechanism that takes place during sleep that causes learning and memory... — full story
Stages of sleep have distinct influence on process of learning and memory
— 26 Feb 2009 15:20 | HealthResearch on the sleeping brain has revealed some fascinating stage-dependent interactions between areas involved in formation and storage of long term memories. The study, published... — full story
Caltech scientists find evidence for precise communication across brain areas during sleep
— 26 Feb 2009 14:30 | HealthBy listening in on the chatter between neurones in various parts of the brain, researchers from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have taken steps toward fully understanding... — full story
Chandelier cells unveil human cognition
— 3 Sep 2008 16:11 | BiologyWhat is it that distinguishes humans from other mammals? The answer to this question lies in the neocortex - the part of the brain responsible for sensory perceptions, conscious thought,... — full story
Hyperactivity is associated with decreased numbers of interneurones
— 13 May 2008 14:23 | HealthA new study published in Biological Psychiatry on 15th May is 'another example of how basic science research conducted in animals may help to identify new molecular targets that may... — full story
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