News articles tagged with 'sensory'
Critical molecules for hearing and balance discovered
— 21 Nov 2011 19:19 | HealthResearchers have found long-sought genes in the sensory hair cells of the inner ear that, when mutated, prevent sound waves from being converted to electric signals - a fundamental…
Research discovers how marijuana affects the way the brain processes emotional information
— 6 Apr 2011 18:40 | HealthDrugs like marijuana act on naturally occurring receptors in the brain called cannabinoid receptors. However, the mechanisms by which these drugs produce their sensory and mood altering…
The brain as a 'task machine'
— 18 Feb 2011 16:53 | HealthThe portion of the brain responsible for visual reading doesn't require vision at all, according to a new study published online on February 17 in Current Biology, a Cell Press publication.…
Communication breakdown: Early defects in sensory synapses in motor neurone disease
— 10 Feb 2011 19:22 | HealthNew research using a mouse model of the motor neurone disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) reveals an abnormality in the way that sensory information is relayed to motor neurones in…
Researchers reveal function of novel molecule that underlies human deafness
— 21 Jan 2011 19:02 | HealthNew research from the University of Sheffield has revealed that the molecular mechanism underlying deafness is caused by a mutation of a specific microRNA called miR-96. The discovery…
Brain's clock influenced by senses
— 21 Jan 2011 18:32 | HealthHumans use their senses to help keep track of short intervals of time according to new research, which suggests that our perception of time is not maintained by an internal body clock…
NSAID receptor responsible for olive oil's 'cough' and more
— 19 Jan 2011 17:47 | HealthScientists from the Monell Centre and collaborators report that a receptor known as TRPA1 is activated by two structurally unrelated anti-inflammatory compounds. The first, oleocanthal,…
Enhanced brain-machine interface taps into additional senses
— 15 Dec 2010 18:38 | BiologyMonkeys moved thought-controlled computer cursors more quickly and accurately when provided with additional sensory feedback, according to a new study in the Dec. 15 issue of The Journal…
Study reveals neural basis of rapid brain adaptation
— 23 Nov 2010 17:50 | HealthYou detect an object flying at your head. What do you do? You probably first move out of the way - and then you try to determine what the object is. Your brain is able to quickly switch…
It takes 2: Double detection key for sensing muscle pain
— 18 Nov 2010 10:06 | HealthWhen cardiac or skeletal muscle is not receiving enough oxygen to meet metabolic demands, a person will experience pain, such as angina, chest pain during a heart attack, or leg pain…