Brainy Baby Seals
Weddell seal pups survive infancy with the help of surprisingly large brains.
The Brain
Aging Color Vision
Our eyes’ ability to detect color deteriorates with age, but our brains compensate.
Podcast for 17 May 2013
VISION SCIENCE - A camera modeled after the compound eyes of insects. How the brain compensates for …
Protective Hearing Loss
Temporary hearing loss protects the ear against long-term damage.
Numeral Hotspot
Scientists have discovered the area of the brain dedicated to recognizing numerals.
Zapping Cocaine Addiction
Lasers can eliminate cocaine addiction in rats, pointing to new therapies for humans.
Sound & Memory
Playing soundwaves synchronized with a person's own deep sleep rhythms may improve short-term …
Down Syndrome Protein
Deficiency in a key protein may strongly contribute to cognitive impairments in Down Syndrome.
Podcast for 29 March 2013
EARLY HEALTH - A molecule that could make it possible to jumpstart the newborn immune system. Why …
Fragile X Neurons
Fragile X Syndrome, a leading genetic cause of intellectual impairments, may actually result from …
Mental Housekeeping
Cells that eat up defective brain cells may also target healthy cells during development.
Half-Asleep Seals
Fur seals sleep with one half of their brain at a time.