Brain

Study brings greater understanding of tumor growth mechanism

A study led by researchers from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has for the first time revealed how the loss of a particular tumour suppressing protein leads to the abnormal growth of tumours ...

Neuroscience created May 16, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Musical memory deficits start in auditory cortex

Congenital amusia is a disorder characterized by impaired musical skills, which can extend to an inability to recognize very familiar tunes. The neural bases of this deficit are now being deciphered. According to a study ...

Neuroscience created May 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Brain biology tied to social reorientation during entry to adolescence

A specific region of the brain is in play when children consider their identity and social status as they transition into adolescence—that often-turbulent time of reaching puberty and entering middle school, ...

Neuroscience created Apr 23, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast