Posts Tagged ‘neural circuits’
The National Science Foundation (NSF) funds Neurotechnology Hubs and innovative tools to advance research on Brain & Behavior
NSF issues awards to advance a national research infrastructure for neuroscience (press release by the National Science Foundation): “The National Science Foundation (NSF) has made 17 Next Generation Networks for Neuroscience (NeuroNex) awards to aid the research community as it pursues one of its grandest challenges: understanding the brain. These projects will support the development…
Read MoreNon-invasive brain stimulation in children creates opportunities and risks
Brain Stimulation in Children Spurs Hope—and Concern (Scientific American): “The idea of using magnets or electric currents to treat psychiatric or learning disorders — or just to enhance cognition — has generated a flurry of excitement over the past ten years. The technique is thought to work by activating neural circuits or by making it…
Read MoreTranscript: Dr. Gary Small on Enhancing Memory and the Brain
Below you can find the full transcript of our engaging Q&A session today on memory, memory techniques and brain-healthy lifestyles with Dr. Gary Small, Director of UCLA’s Memory Clinic and Center on Aging, and author of The Memory Bible. You can learn more about his book Here, and learn more about upcoming Brain Fitness Q&A Sessions Here. Perhaps…
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