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Research Update The uncharted molecular language of the brain A novel method that looks at the molecular composition of brain synapses has revealed three times more proteins than previously thought, finds research published in PNAS. 21 December 2020
Research Update Machine intelligence accelerates research into mapping brains Researchers fine-tune algorithms to improve brain mapping by MRI 18 December 2020
Research Update Scientists reveal regions of the brain where serotonin promotes patience Serotonin keeps mice waiting longer for food, depending on where in the brain it’s released 28 November 2020
Research Update Do octopuses’ arms have a mind of their own? Researchers are unravelling the mystery of how octopuses move their arms. 29 October 2020
Research Update Mapping the decision-making pathways in the brain Scientists reveal a new area of the brain that could shed light on how we make choices. 18 September 2020
Research Update Model shows that the speed neurons fire impacts their ability to synchronize Researchers delve into networks of virtual brain cells to explore a unique firing behavior. 14 September 2020
Research Update Paying attention to the neurons behind our alertness The neurons of layer 6 – the deepest layer of the cortex – were examined by researchers to uncover how they react to sensory stimulation in different behavioral states. 20 August 2020
Research Update Examining the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of our brain’s hard drive Memories form a central part of our identity but how they are created and stored is still unclear. One researcher is aiming to change that. 11 August 2020
Research Update Exploring the human experience of social distancing In the time of a pandemic, scientists grapple with the hidden cost of social isolation 17 July 2020
Research Update Sparking insights: stripping away the mysteries of our body’s electrical wires OIST scientist hunts for clues to how neurons survive – and why they sometimes die. 08 May 2020
Research Update Scientists unveil how general anesthesia works A study in mice and rat brains reveals how general anesthesia dampens high frequency brain activity by weakening synapses. 24 April 2020
Research Update Cephalopods in Mind OIST scientist probes mysterious cuttlefish brains and behaviors. 31 January 2020