Salk Institute scientists found that immune cells in the central nervous system identify and kill…
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Neuroscience is the multidisciplinary study of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system—exploring how billions of neurons interact to produce thoughts, emotions, memories, and behaviors. It bridges biology, psychology, physics, and computer science to uncover the mechanisms behind cognition, perception, and consciousness. From mapping brain circuits to understanding neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, neuroscience seeks to explain how neural activity gives rise to mind and behavior. Advances in neuroimaging, genetics, and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing this field, leading to breakthroughs in mental health, brain–computer interfaces, and the treatment of neurological disorders.
The longer we stay awake, the more certain brain cells appear to turn up the…
A new study finds that as people age, they remember fewer details from their past…
By analyzing three different types of brain scans, researchers uncovered new clues about the biological…
Depression was linked to stalled adult neurogenesis and widespread molecular changes in hippocampal memory circuits.…
Researchers discovered lymph node-like immune hubs inside skull bone marrow that appear to act as…
P2RX7 may be linked to severe suicidal thoughts and recovery, but researchers still need to…
A seed-sized injectable device could make nerve stimulation therapies simpler, safer, and more accessible. Researchers…
A cancer-linked protein called BRAF may help drive chronic nerve pain, and existing cancer drugs…
Age-related oligodendrocyte dysfunction may contribute to cognitive decline by disrupting myelin and large nerve fibers.…
The FDA has cleared a system that uses brain activity data to personalize magnetic stimulation…
A new study suggests that brain imaging could detect Alzheimer’s disease more than seven years…
The brain’s activity immediately before stimulation may help predict its response and improve the consistency…
Higher vitamin D supplement intake was associated with better cognitive scores in adults with mild…
Research involving older adults in India suggests that healthier short-range brain connections may help preserve…
Screen time was associated with better adolescent cognitive processing, while links between physical activity and…
Researchers found that TIMP2 supports microglial function and reduces age-related cellular changes associated with inflammation…
Swinburne researchers have discovered how broccoli could help treat an extremely rare and incurable disease…