Posts Tagged Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences

Pumpkin spice season is in full effect. Take a walk back through how we spent October at the University of Rochester.

Research into changing tool use by chimps in the wild suggests evolutionary origins of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

A study of fire ants reveals the surprising power of genetics in shaping social organization and group behavior.

Rochester faculty discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on education and how harnessing AI is essential for future-proofing the workforce.

Scientists have developed a novel approach to human learning through noninvasive manipulation of brain activity patterns.

Rochester researchers have refined the noninvasive method of bioluminescent optogenetics to activate parts of the brain.

Fall colors and crisp temperatures are on the horizon. Here’s a look at how we spent September.

A new study reveals that difficulties in adapting to changes in speech patterns may affect how adolescents with autism understand tone and meaning.

Researchers find that blinking plays a pivotal role in processing visual information—adding to a growing body of evidence revising our conventional views of vision.

Before we turn the calendar to December, here’s a look back at some images captured in November across the University.