Mounting in mice can signal love or dominance. Two brain regions act like a switch,…
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.
A feat of basic neuroscience co-led by UNC School of Medicine scientists, the discovery of…
Brain scans show consciousness during sleep fades not from reduced activity, but from weaker communication…
Gene changes in PTSD brains may explain gender differences and guide future therapies. A post-mortem…
Tokyo Tech researchers discovered two CCK-activated neuron groups in the brain that suppress thirst: one…
Researchers have created a model to mass-produce pain-sensing neurons, offering an abundant, animal-free source for…
Put to the test, impact from rotational deceleration causes tremendous egg yolk deformation. What causes…
International consortium funded by Alzheimer’s Association will study effects. An article published this month in…
Hebrew University identifies genetic mutation associated with autism, offering hope for effective therapeutics. Recent years…
Study finds hyperbaric oxygen treatments halt the aging of blood cells and reverses the aging…
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba in Japan have discovered a group of neurons in…
Patient with serious brain injury can temporarily talk, walk, and recognize family members. A patient…
Revealing details of the internal structure of ‘mini-brains’ could help accelerate drug studies and may…
By inhibiting a particular family of enzymes, it may be possible to develop new therapies…
A UVA-led study found focused ultrasound safely reduces Parkinson’s symptoms without surgery. A scalpel-free alternative…
Discovery could aid early screening, shed light on how Chiari malformation arises. About one in…
Results from a study of 19 deceased patients suggest brain damage is a byproduct of…
Activity of brain network linked to changes in connectedness for both sleep and anesthesia. The…