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.
What does “brain activity” actually mean?
“Brain activity” is thought to underlie everything we do – from walking to thinking to eating. But what actually is brain activity and where does it come from?