Research Discovery Researchers find neural switch that turns dreams on and off At the flip of a switch, UC Berkeley neuroscientists can send a sleeping mouse into…georgeannOctober 15, 2015
Research Discovery Cortical neurons encode goal-directed behaviors Monitoring neuronal activity in freely behaving animals is challenging but necessary if we are to…georgeannAugust 30, 2015
Research Discovery Pupil shape linked to animals’ place in ecological web While the eyes may be a window into one’s soul, new research led by UC…georgeannAugust 7, 2015
Research Discovery It don’t mean a thing if the brain ain’t got that swing Like Duke Ellington’s 1931 jazz standard, the human brain improvises while its rhythm section keeps…georgeannJuly 27, 2015
Research Discovery Can’t Believe Their Eyes: Grass Fellow Explores Puzzling Discovery of Light-Sensitive Cells in Zebrafish Tails The process of science is rarely predictable: there are some 180s, some hard left turns,…georgeannJuly 15, 2015
Research Discovery The sleep-deprived brain can mistake friends for foes If you can’t tell a smile from a scowl, you’re probably not getting enough sleep.…georgeannJuly 14, 2015
Research Discovery Intellectual pursuits may buffer the brain against addiction Challenging the idea that addiction is hardwired in the brain, a new UC Berkeley study…georgeannJuly 13, 2015
Research Discovery Humans’ built-in GPS is our 3-D sense of smell Like homing pigeons, humans have a nose for navigation because our brains are wired to…georgeannJune 17, 2015
Research Discovery Poor sleep linked to toxic buildup of Alzheimer’s protein, memory loss Sleep may be a missing piece in the Alzheimer’s disease puzzle. UC Berkeley scientists have…georgeannJune 1, 2015