July 27, 2017
In Witnessing the Brain’s ‘Aha!’ Moment, Scientists Shed Light on Biology of Human Consciousness
Columbia scientists have identified the brain’s ‘aha!’ moment — that flash in time when you suddenly become aware of information, such as knowing the answer to a difficult question.
July 24, 2017
Scientists Capture First Image of Major Brain Receptor in Action
New three-dimensional images captured by Columbia University Medical Center researchers reveal the workings of a fundamental process involved in memory, learning, and other key brain functions.
July 10, 2017
Researchers Revolutionize Brain-Computer Interfaces Using Silicon Electronics
In new DARPA project, researchers exploit the latest in silicon electronics to invent an implanted brain-interface device that could transform how artificial systems enhance brain functions.
June 27, 2017
Seizures Follow Same Path Regardless of Speed, Says Study
In a new study, Columbia researchers come a step closer to making sense of how seizures start and spread by showing that the neurons of mice undergoing seizures fire off in a sequential pattern no matter how quickly the seizure propagates — a finding that confirms seizures are not the result of neurons randomly going haywire.
June 27, 2017
Frances Champagne Studies How a Mother’s Care Affects the Brain
“It’s the interaction between genes and the environment that makes us who we are,” said Frances Champagne, an associate professor of psychology at Columbia and a leader in the growing field of behavioral epigenetics.