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Blink and you’ll miss it
In a nutshell: A new method for measuring rapid brain activity helps to explain why our brains can’t process many things at once. Read more
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Exciting news about an inhibitory neurotransmitter
In a nutshell: A common neurotransmitter thought to inhibit cell signalling in the brain can also excite certain types of cells. Read more
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Creating and sharing detailed maps of brain connections
In a nutshell: The Marmoset Brain Connectivity Atlas is the first large-scale map of the network of connections in a non-human primate brain. Read more
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Why have mammals evolved different ways of seeing?
In a nutshell: Investigating four mammalian species could fill important gaps in our understanding of visual processing. Read more
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Improving hands-free communication using brain-computer interfaces
In a nutshell: A newly developed virtual keyboard reveals the importance of usability and realistic testing when developing brain-computer interface systems. Read more
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Mapping white matter in unprecedented detail
In a nutshell: The first high-resolution 3D map of white matter in marmosets brings us a step closer to understanding brain connectivity in humans. Read more
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Improving the resolution of restored vision
In a nutshell: A new strategy for electrically stimulating retinal cells may help retinal prostheses to deliver sharper vision. Read more
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What do brain activity and your daily commute have in common?
In a nutshell: The brain uses well-worn pathways to transmit information when we perform simple tasks, but it creates new pathways in response to more difficult tasks. Read more
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Complex tasks reveal a weakness in newly created brain pathways
In a nutshell: Deficits in brain connectivity in people with corpus callosum dysgenesis may not be obvious when they are at rest or undertake simple tasks, but emerge only when they face complex tasks. Read more
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Brain cells across the auditory cortex respond to changes in pitch
In a nutshell: In non-human primates, different areas of the auditory cortex process information about pitch, an important aspect of animal communication. Read more
