Illuminating the brain: Technique stimulates brain cells, reveals how those neurons influence the rest
Friday, January 28, 2011 - 10:31
in Psychology & Sociology
There are about 100 billion neurons in the human brain, and each one belongs to elaborate networks that control our behavior, thoughts and emotions. A message from a single neuron can have far-reaching consequences in other brain areas, but those connections are difficult to decipher with current technology.