Tool could help researchers better understand brain diseases and potential treatments. For the first time,…
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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.
New paper highlights history and recent successes in advancing research from concept to commercialization. Small…
Scientists obtained substances that provide a breakthrough in the treatment of neurodegenerative pathologies. Russian scientists…
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New research reveals the surprising way olfactory receptors recognize odors. All senses must reckon with…
Stress hormones act on brain genes tied to mental illness, revealing mechanisms linking chronic stress…
TDP-43 is essential for cholesterol production and uptake in myelin-forming brain cells. Loss of this…
A UW study linked small increases in long-term PM2.5 exposure to a 16% higher risk…
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An FDA Warning on Epilepsy Drugs May Pose Greater Risk to Patients Most seizure medications…
Exposure to antibiotics in utero or after birth could lead to brain disorders in later…
Heavy coffee consumption may shrink brain volume and raise dementia risk. It’s a favorite first-order…
COVID-19 may cause persistent cognitive issues and accelerate Alzheimer’s-related brain changes. Much has been learned…
Harsh Parenting Linked to Smaller Brains in Teens Repeatedly getting angry, hitting, shaking, or yelling…
Researchers have shown that the gene MeCP2 and enhanced synaptic plasticity drive the long-term, cumulative…
Fatigue isn’t just exhaustion—it actively reduces our motivation to work, with distinct brain regions tracking…
Novel approach finds targets for future clinical trials in depression and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers have…
Researchers found that fatty liver disease causes severe nerve degeneration in the liver. With the…