Have you ever wondered why, in some cases, people respond differently to the same thing? The answer might lie in crabs! Scientists studying crabs found that neurons doing the same job can be wired differently from animal to animal, like people solving the same puzzle in different ways. Usually it doesn't matter. But when the environment changes, like a sudden temperature shift, or taking a new medication, those hidden differences start to matter.
Eye movements: A window into cognition, disease, and individuality
Did you know that our eyes spontaneously move about 3 – 5 times per second? These eye movements, while seemingly simple and mostly unconscious, can tell us a lot about how our brains work. In this PNK post, we’ll dig into the fascinating world of eye movements!
What’s a neural circuit?
How does the human brain work better than the best supercomputer?
These Circuits Were Made for Walking
A baby’s first steps
On the Hunt
Neural circuits for predatory behavior