The Brain Manufactures Neurons On Demand
Adults manufacture juvenile neurons, it could be interpreted as adaptation to the environment. Several studies underlines the idea of “on de
How Do We Make Decisions?
In the fog, a driver wonders whether he should turn left or right. He thinks he sees the house he is looking for, the wood looks familiar, t
Fighting Alzheimer’s with Gene Therapy
Disturbance in the brain’s cholesterol metabolism is one of the factors responsible for Alzheimer’s disease. The gene therapy that we have d
How the Brain Controls our Desire to Eat
“Destroying neurons in the zona incerta leads to weight reduction”. The aim of this chronicle is not to propose solutions for losing weight
The Retina, a (Very Smart) Camera
[ C H R O N I C L E ] With my head resting against the window inside a high-speed train, I enjoy watching the vegetation...
Binge drinking impairs memory
Binge drinking, or the massive and rapid consumption of alcohol, affects the adolescent brain. Studies in humans and rodents reveal the...
