The discovery of ‘ovoid cells’ is transforming our understanding of memory and may pave the…
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.
ETH Zurich researchers found that pupil size changes during sleep, indicating shifts in brain activity.…
Parkinson’s disease is set to rise dramatically, with cases expected to more than double by…
Aging depletes the brain’s protective sugar shield, weakening defenses and fueling cognitive decline, but restoring…
Breathing influences pupil size, with contraction during inhalation and dilation during exhalation. This effect, controlled…
Proposed behavioral markers provide a novel approach to accurately understanding both animals and humans. A…
Individual neurons differentiate between internal and external motion. Neuroscientists have identified how the brain differentiates…
Stomach cancer forms electrical circuits with nerves to fuel its growth, which could be disrupted…
Your brain might not be getting enough B12 — even if your levels are considered…
New research has revitalized interest in the longstanding link between brain trauma and dementia by…
Scientists have uncovered how mutations in the MeCP2 gene lead to Rett syndrome, a devastating…
Nerve cells that signal when we are full also trigger cravings for sweets. Most people…
MIT neuroscientists have made a breakthrough in treating fragile X syndrome by leveraging a novel…
Harvard researchers have developed an advanced silicon chip with microhole electrodes, allowing for the mapping…
Sex hormones have a profound impact on the brain, affecting disorders like stroke, epilepsy, and…
Scientists found brainstem neurons that tell mice when to stop eating, offering insights for obesity…
A new study shows that the cerebral cortex predicts the future by detecting novel stimuli…
Using a new animal model of Alzheimer’s disease, the study highlights a potential breakthrough in…