Are there hierarchical adaptations in the nervous system that help rapidly adapt responses to changing circumstances? A hypothetical experiment with the patellar reflex can help…
A First Test of Hierarchical Adaptations
Lab Talk
3 Assumptions That Could Topple Neuroscience
Much of neuroscience rests on certain critical unproven assumptions that if wrong, could collapse much of the field as we know it today. There are…
From Neuron to Brain: The Perils of a Reductionist Approach
Much of neuroscientific research on brain signals is focused on studying the spiking activity of neurons in a dish. Can this really tell us how…
Citizen Science and EEG
Citizen Science and the study of the mind is empowered by EEG. How will it change the trajectory of Neuroscience? I used to have a…
Linking Cognitive Science with Neuroscience
How can the theories of Cognitive Science developed from observations of human behavior be reconciled with Neuroscience or the behavior of the brain? You’ve probably…
Searching the Brain for Language
Where is language in the brain? Its not as clear as once thought. A computer engineer needs language skills. Though they speak in various codes…
What Does the EEG Signal Measure?
The EEG measures aggregate electrical activity across millions of cells but there are many complexities to consider. The EEG had a tumultuous beginning – no…
