The hippocampus’s front and back regions have different gene profiles, linking the front to mood…
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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.
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…
Simultaneous measurement of neural rhythms and spikes across five brain areas reveals how propofol induces…
Researchers led by a team at Kanazawa University report that vasopressin neurons in the brain’s…
First-of-its-kind mechanical model simulates bending of mammalian whiskers. Researchers have developed a new mechanical model…
Using a robotic ‘Third Thumb’ can impact how the hand is represented in the brain,…
A novel stroke therapy using photosynthetic microbes and nanoparticles improved brain recovery in mice by…
A 3D structure reveals how a unique molecular switch in our brain causes us to…
Key synapse acts as a “smart teacher,” sending messages against the usual flow of information…
One subnetwork constructs imagined scenarios, while the other evaluates them. Two components of imagination —…
Freiburg researchers prove structural and functional plasticity in human synapses. Neuroscientists agree that a person’s…
Neuroscientist Erik Hoel proposes that dreams help prevent the brain from becoming too narrowly tuned…
COVID-19 can reduce frontal gray matter, impacting brain function and recovery. COVID-19 patients who receive…
Stanford Scientists’ Software Turns ‘Mental Handwriting’ Into On-Screen Words, Sentences Call it “mindwriting.” The combination…