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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.
By engineering jellyfish whose neurons light up as they activate, Caltech researchers uncovered hidden organization…
The cluster of neurological symptoms associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection, the virus that causes COVID-19, suggests…
White matter hyperintensities on MRI were linked to brain damage, tau accumulation, and CTE in…
A research team led by J. Nicholas Betley in the School of Arts & Sciences…
A First Look at Grandmaternal Brain Function Many people lucky enough to have grown up…
TDAExplore combines AI, microscopy, and topology to reveal hidden cellular changes, helping scientists study diseases…
Reversal of the biological hallmarks responsible for development of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia using unique…
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Salt intake causes the hypothalamus to cut blood flow, creating hypoxia that sustains neuron activity…
Study suggests this area of the visual cortex emerges much earlier in development than previously…
NIH research highlights the importance of data-driven approach to identify novel drug targets. Existing and…
Brain mechanism identified that tracks angular head motion during navigation. To navigate successfully in an…
Scientists from the RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) and collaborators in Japan have discovered…
A promising new approach to potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease – and also vaccinate against it…
Human neurons have fewer ion channels, which might have allowed the human brain to divert…
Scientists mapped gene regulation and RNA profiles across the mouse brain, creating a detailed atlas…
Fat Cells Linked to Cognitive Decline Findings published recently reveal new insights into the role…