I have been reading a fascinating paper: Valproate reopens critical-period learning of absolute pitch 18 individuals were given Sodium Valproate (VPA) for a fortnight during which they trained on a pitch-training game. Results suggest that VPA reopens the plasticity window that normally closes b...

Whether it's snacking on chips, munching on salad, or simply chewing gum, when I hear someone do it within an earshot, it drives me completely bonkers! It doesn't matter if it's my girlfriend, my mom, someone sitting next to me at the office, or random stranger on the train, it bothers me just ...

for a simulation I am developing I would like to know how the actin network in neurites is distributed. Is actin confined to the periphery or is the whole neurite shaft containing actin with a rather constant density? If you have any papers backing up the one or the other view don't hesitate to...