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 […]
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 […]