Visualizing brain processes with new techniques
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 14:15
in Biology & Nature
(PhysOrg.com) -- The brain's magic is worked by neural circuits, where information is transmitted from one nerve cell to the next. In the heat of the summer, for example, our ability to relish an ice cream is due to these circuits: they underlie our perception of its refreshing coolness, enticing color and smooth taste.