Issue 2 Fixed Neural Circuits Early work in developmental neuroscience led researchers to conclude that axonal growth in the developing and regenerating brain is a specific, targeted process, and not simply random or determined by
Issue 2 Desynchronizers and the Circadian Sleep Cycle From the blaring televisions to all-in-one smartphones, it is easy to focus attention towards screens at all moments of the day. Increasing technological advancement has brought mankind into an era
Issue 2 Processing Perception: Visual Fields and Nervous System Specificity The first step in any research endeavor is to start with the basics. David Hubel and Torsten Wiesel were some of the pioneers of sight research who focused on the
Issue 2 The Hypothalamus: A Sleep Regulation Structure Until the 1950s, common theories of sleep involved the brain shutting down, or powering off, similar to a car engine. Research since then, however, has shown high levels of activity
Issue 1 More Modularity Although it does not hold true for all circumstances, the theory of a brain that exhibits modular localization of functions has been demonstrated in many studies. MRI and PET imaging techniques have been used to identify patterns in how the brain responds to behavior,
Issue 1 On Hominid Intelligence The human brain is widely viewed as one of the most complex and remarkable known objects. Indeed, after considering its intricate structure and vast functionality, it is easy to admire
Issue 1 The Shape of an Idea Most of us are speaking metaphorically when we describe a color as “loud”, a sound as “sharp”, or the feeling of envy as “green”. But for some, these associations are
Issue 1 Mod: A History of Modular Theory of the Mind No one can say that the great scientists, anatomists, and philosophers of the past were dull in describing the brain. It can be said, however, that some were less accurate
