Have you ever wondered why the same brain regions are often implicated again and again in many tasks and behaviors? For instance, the prefrontal cortex is implicated in so many… Leer más
The brain has an amazing ability to form internal maps of the world around it. Knowing Neurons has previously written several articles about place cells in the hippocampus and how… Leer más
Attention all brain enthusiasts! (Yes, zombies, I’m also talking to you.) Announcing a brand new campaign for neuroscience education: NEURO.tv! This non-profit initiative features prominent scientists and philosophers, who partake… Leer más
On Monday, Knowing Neurons highlighted a recent research article that described a new miniature microscope that was small enough to sit on a mouse’s head and light enough to allow… Leer más
“You are here.” It’s the phrase that you’ll find on almost any map, punctuated with the ubiquitous oversized arrow. It is the salient mark in a sea of confusing lines,… Leer más