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Shuffle Brain
"How does a brain store a mind?" A large collection of articles, essays, and links related to brain science. From Indiana University. http://www.indiana.edu/~pietsch/
Web Sites Neurobiology:
» Advanced Brain Monitoring
Develops portable devices that interpret electrical activity and identify levels of alertness or drowsiness.
» Auditory Physiology and Biophysics
Cellular basis of information processing in the auditory system. Potassium channels, modeling, synaptic transmission, and dendritic integration.
» Behavioral Neuroscience
Memorial to Shirley L. Buchanan and her contribution to behavioral neuroscience research. Includes information about her and other associated scientists, particularly journal publications.
» Biophysics of Neuronal Computation
Using the detailed biophysics and microanatomy of cortical neurons to study their complexity from an information theory point of view - from the California Inst. of Technology.
» Brain Update
"Science Friday" audio discussion with Martin Citron, Charles Gross, and Evan Snyder on the 1999 discovery that new neurons are continually being added to the brains of adult monkeys, even to parts of the brain responsible for very high-level fu
» Brain and Behavior, from Serendip
Interactive exhibits, forum, and links aimed at exploring the observational basis and significance of the assertion that the nervous system underlies all aspects of human behavior and experience.
» Center for Consciousness Studies
Interdisciplinary program promoting open, scientifically rigorous discussions of all phenomena related to the mind. Includes course, conference and workshop listings - from the Univ. of Arizona.
» Contemporary Philosophy of Mind
An annotated bibliography of recent work in the philosophy of mind, philosophy of cognitive science, philosophy of artificial intelligence, and on consciousness in the sciences.
» Imaging the Deaf Brain
A research project exploring how British Sign Language (BSL) is processed by deaf people, with BSL translations of findings to date.
» Mitochondria and Neurons
Innovative and speculative hypotheses on how mitochondria might act as flip-flop memory elements in the dendrites of neurons. Explanation of how mitochondria could trigger impulses and detect frequencies.
» NeuroDetective
Contract research firm specializing in testing the functional efficacy of potential CNS therapeutics in animal models, with an additional focus on behavioural evaluation of genetically altered animals.
» NeuroInterests: The Central Nervous System
Blog offering information and discussion on research into the human brain, and new therapies such as neurofeedback and brainwave entrainment.
» NeuroMouse
Interactive graphical database which provides structural, molecular, and genetic information on the adult murine nervous system and its relevance to human neurobiology.
» Neurobiology
Information from Wikipedia on the study of the nervous system and the organization of cells into functional circuits that process information and mediate behavior.
» Neurosciences
Examine everything from how neurons communicate with each other to the physiological processes that govern the way we act and think. From About.com.
» Olfaction
Current understanding of the physiological basis for olfaction (sense of smell) and the possible molecular interactions that specify odorant signaling.
» Processes in Animal Vision
A new advanced text on all aspects of the visual system. Major sections on physiology, the photoreceptor cell, the neuron and the performance of the eye.
» Research Network on Early Experience & Brain Development
Strives to be inter- and multi-disciplinary by drawing on experts from developmental psychology, developmental neurobiology, and developmental/behavioral pediatrics.
» Scientific American Frontiers
Learn more about the fascinating human brain and uncover startling new evidence of our brain's ability to change, plus, take a virtual tour of the famous organ.
» Sinq Systems
Provides systems for quantification of neural structure and develops automated tools for understanding the neural basis of cognition. Also provides stereology and consulting services.
» Telluride Workshop on Neuromorphic Engineering
A three-week workshop focused on bringing together researchers from academia with their counterparts in industry, working on sensory systems and sensory-motor integration.
» The Myelin Group
Research concerning the correct formation and maintenance of the myelin sheath. Includes publications, members, photo gallery, and views and opinions. University of Oulu.
