An optical device uses light-based signals for computation and communication and is a vital step toward advanced neuromorphic computers.
Aditi Subramaniam
Aditi Subramaniam is a neuroscience Ph.D. turned science writer. She is deeply passionate about distilling complex science topics into ideas that everyone can understand.
Relief for treatment-resistant depression
The antipsychotic medication aripiprazole has been shown to help adults over 60 with treatment-resistant depression.
Our concept of time changes as we grow
New research suggests that pre-kindergarteners perceive time differently from adults and school-age children.
Our brains use visual information to recognize a voice
A new study has shown that the facial recognition areas of the brain play a role in the recognition of famous voices.
Understanding fear extinction to help treat PTSD
Researchers narrow in on a brain receptor that could help eliminate learnt fears and treat ailments such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
Infants can recover language function after a stroke
A new study has found dramatic reorganization in the brain’s language processing areas in adolescents who had suffered a stroke at birth.
A switch to turn off genes: RNA interference
Understanding the mechanisms by which genes can be “turned off” could be a powerful means of pest control.
Anti-aging drug could help turn back the clock
A short course of the drug rapamycin in mice and fruit flies provided anti-aging benefits and an extended lifespan.
Is dopamine more than just a feel-good hormone?
Dopamine might play a more complex role than was previously assumed when it comes to learning and reward association.