Archived articles

Neuroscience
Brain gain
Learning how we learn
Published Jan 13, 2016
Scientists, educators gather at JHU to discuss cutting-edge research on human learning
Brain on exercise
Strong body, strong mind?
Published Nov 19, 2015
Study shows exercise boosts enzyme levels, limits brain cell degeneration / Hopkins Medicine
Bandit the (animated) dolphin
Brain games
Immersive rehabilitation for stroke victims
Published Nov 17, 2015
'Bandit's Shark Showdown' may change how stroke victim rebuild their motor skills / The New Yorker
Black labrador dog sticks out his tongue to lick his nose
Brain training
How Pavlov's bell makes dogs drool
Published Oct 26, 2015
Research team studies mouse brain cells to understand relationship between stimuli, delayed rewards
The Epiwatch app as seen on the Apple Watch
Health watch
EpiWatch aids epilepsy study
Published Oct 15, 2015 Video
Apple Watch app could help researchers develop new methods for monitoring, managing the disorder
Interdisciplinary research
New brain study institute
Published Oct 1, 2015
Kavli Neuroscience Discovery Institute will bring together experts in neuroscience, engineering, data science / Hopkins Medicine
Golden Goose Award
Accidental breakthrough
Published July 14, 2015
2 former JHU researchers recognized for contributions to our understanding of how brain processes visual information
Seizure stopper?
Published June 22, 2015
Amino acid that inhibits, interrupts convulsions in mice in study could pave way for new epilepsy treatments / Hopkins Medicine
Tactile science
Published Spring 2015
Linden argues that our tactile ability is the one sense we couldn't live without in his new book Touch / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Mice whiskers yield clues to memory formation, Johns Hopkins researchers say
Published March-April 2015
Observation technique could yield clues on autism, Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia / Gazette