Information is encoded in the brain by populations or clusters of cells, rather than by single cells. This encoding strategy is known as population coding. Here we review the standard use of ...

Software-defined radio is transforming test and measurement by replacing rigid hardware with adaptable software, enabling ...

Researchers identify a specialized "satellite" language network in the cerebellum, offering new insights into how the brain processes communication and potential treatments for aphasia.

Deep in our cells, a wide range of processes are occurring constantly. These cellular processes rely on enzymes to act as catalysts and set off a series of molecular interactions. There are still many ...

Fostering genuine connections and mastering effective communication are pivotal for success in business, generally, and in marketing, particularly. This episode features Jason Harris, a co-founder and ...

Every living organism has its own genetic "blueprint": the source code for how it grows, functions and reproduces. This ...

Globally, an estimated 300 million people live with a rare disease. They typically experience isolation, diagnostic difficulties, lack of therapies, fragmented care, stigma, a struggle for recognition ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. What is Bluetooth? – Henry, age 13, Somerville, ...

At the beginning of a relationship, conversations flow naturally, filled with laughter and secrets. However, as time goes by, silence in the relationship can start to creep in, raising questions: Is ...

Neural decoding is the study of what information is available in the electrical activity (action potentials) of individual cells or networks of neurons. Studies of neural decoding aim to identify what ...