Findings shed light on the brain processes behind learning and memory

Common human brain cells can morph into different cell types - and further, these cells can be made to produce large amounts of new brain cells in culture, potentially creating a source of cells.

A paralyzed man has moved objects through mind power alone, thanks to electrodes implanted in his brain

A new treament for Post-traumatic stress disorder works by blocking or reducing the emotional content of memories. There are, of course, fears that over-use of such techniques could lead to Spock-like personalities.

Gerhard Werner has published a paper called Perspectives on the Neuroscience of Cognition and Consciousness, which attempts to propose a neurobiological framework for John Searle's philosophy of the mind. He also reviews the history of neuroscience and discusses what he believes are incorrect ideas which have become roadblocks to further progress.

Advertising agencies go beyond - way beyond - the focus group to scan people's brains to determine how they respond to advertisements. They then use that information to design "better" ads.