'Can you hear me now?' Researchers detail how neurons decide how to transmit information

Friday, March 25, 2011 - 11:03 in Psychology & Sociology

There are billions of neurons in the brain and at any given time tens of thousands of these neurons might be trying to send signals to one another. Much like a person trying to be heard by his friend across a crowded room, neurons must figure out the best way to get their message heard above the din.

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