We know that Motor Evoked Potentials (MEPs) are time-locked responses to magnetic stimulation of the motor cortex. It reflects corticospinal activity and is widely used in clinical and fundamental research. What contributes to an MEP? More specifically, which neurons are stimulated and how is it conducted along the motor pathway…

Evoked potentials are electrical signals produced by the central nervous system which are time-locked to an external stimulus. Originally used to study the sensory system (Somatosensory Evoked Potentials — SSEPs), Evoked potentials are now widely used to study the motor system. One stimulates a peripheral nerve and records from the…

Brain stimulation is a fascinating field of Neuroscience where we stimulate the human brain either electrically or magnetically! Brain stimulation essentially aids in improving weak/diseased brain regions/functions or controlling over-active areas/functions. TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is a widely used brain stimulation technique that works on electromagnetic induction, where electricity is…

Imagine watching a two-hour long movie that initially sets the stage for the story and then, the major twist in the plot follows. Finally, the plot concludes and all the loose ends come together. What a nail-biter, you think. Believe it or not, this is exactly what science needs too…

Science communication is the need of the hour as it is crucial for informed decision making, policy-making and updating one’s beliefs. Given its importance, science communicators must ensure that science reaches wide audiences. Conveying facts as it appears in a science textbook in a popular science magazine or talking to…

The sensory information that we receive is often too noisy and the brain is constantly engaged in making sense of it to construct the true world around us. Along with this, the brain also tries to gain useful information from the ambiguous sensory world. A widespread theory of the brain…

Kudankulam, in Tamilnadu’s Tirunelveli district, houses one of the highest energy generating and efficient nuclear power plants in the country. It uses Thorium unlike conventional Uranium as core fuel for energy production which is abundant in India. After multi-level analysis and discussions between Indian and Russian governments and scientific advisory…

A well-written booster in appreciation of the efforts taken by the Indian government hand-in-hand with the scientific community as they prepare for the vaccination drive for the second largest and worst affected country in the world due to the pandemic. The article’s title is a question framed to magnify the…

India is one of the leading manufacturers of global pharmaceuticals, contributing to almost 60% of the vaccines. Recently, India’s Drug regulator approved Covishield (a vaccine developed in the UK) and Covaxin (homegrown vaccine) to be administered in the Indian subcontinent. …