BCIA Continuing Education Posts

The BioSource Faculty Explain Peer-Reviewed Science

The idea that the brain might not just glow but use this glow as part of its signaling has remained speculative—until now.

Jun 167 min read

The brain's principal role is to manage the body’s internal state and ensure survival through efficient energy regulation.

Dec 4, 20249 min read

Barrett challenges misconceptions about the brain's functions and explores our neural machinery's evolutionary history and true role.

Nov 1, 20249 min read

From body budgeting and neural plasticity to the impact of social norms, our brains are intricately connected to the social world.

Jul 14, 202410 min read

Barrett argues that the brain constantly makes predictions based on past experiences to guide future actions.

Jul 14, 20249 min read

Our brains operate as a complex, interconnected network rather than a collection of isolated modules.

Jul 12, 202410 min read