The inner workings of the brain remain largely a mystery to neuroscientists, even with significant advances in the field over the last decade. However, a new discovery from UC Berkeley may help scientists understand one of the brain’s most important functions: its search mechanism. A recent study published April 21 Read More…
UC Berkeley researchers have discovered a correlation between a poor night’s rest and deterioration in brain function, opening the possibility that an elderly person’s long term memory can be improved through sleep. Read More…
Researchers at UC Berkeley have determined the specific areas of the brain that value and interpret decisions, which they hope may lead to new treatments for individuals who struggle with addiction. By measuring the neural activity of macaque monkeys, researchers were able to pinpoint the two specific ways the brain Read More…
