Infections outside the brain may accelerate Alzheimer’s decline by overstimulating immune cells. New research into…
Browsing: Neuroscience
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.
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Global brain activity seen on fMRI, and its connection with cerebrospinal fluid flow weaker in…
Calcitonin receptor neurons in the mouse brain drive maternal care and risk-taking, showing parenting is…
‘Cognitive Clock’ May Enable Assessment of Risk for Memory and Thinking Problems How old is…
Results Are Just ‘Tip of the Iceberg’, According to Researchers Rare disease experts detail the…
Neuroscientists at Synapsy have identified one of the mechanisms behind the antidepressant effect of lactate,…
Activity in Prefrontal Cortex Provides Clues About if a White Lie Has Selfish Motives You…
NIH- and USU- led study links ALS to a fat manufacturing gene and maps out…
Innovative experiment demonstrates the resilience of the healthy human brain despite deep general anesthesia. Millions…
Free of toxic and hallucinogenic side effects, ibogaine-inspired tabernanthalog shows promise as a potential treatment…
Researchers found that people with genes linked to early rising are significantly less likely to…
The hippocampus’s front and back regions have different gene profiles, linking the front to mood…
Scientists from Japan employ a novel two-step method of labeling neurotransmitter receptor proteins to track…
New Tool Combines Ultrasound, Genetics to Activate Deep Brain Neurons Neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s…
Tsimane people are unique for their healthy brains that age more slowly. A team of…
Some videos posted on social media showing people experiencing abnormal movements and walking difficulties after…
Scientists at IST Austria discover how a high-risk gene for developing autism spectrum disorder affects…