EPFL and CHUV researchers have pioneered a new method using deep brain stimulation in 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.
New research has shown that fish embryos actively control the timing of their hatching using…
Researchers at USC have discovered that the formation of new brain cells in adults, known…
New research challenges traditional views on axon structure, presenting a “pearls-on-a-string” model where action potential…
Tel Aviv University’s study reveals critical insights into autism caused by SHANK3 mutations and demonstrates…
Researchers have developed a liquid ink that can be printed directly onto the scalp to…
Researchers at the University of Lausanne have discovered a new function of the brain’s “locus…
Researchers at the Champalimaud Foundation (CF) have identified a key neural circuit involved in sexual…
Researchers have developed a pioneering technique to profile gene activity in the living human brain.…
Dopamine and serotonin work together, yet in opposition, to balance reward-seeking and long-term thinking. Stanford…
Recent research reveals that “nerve glue” plays significant roles in psychiatric conditions such as depression…
A new study from the Salk Institute identifies a brain circuit that controls voluntary breathing…
A recent study highlights the role of interneurons in the brain, functioning as traffic controllers…
Researchers have identified a brain biomarker, the “somato-visual” marker, using MRI scans. It shows distinct…
Scientists have discovered a new type of neuron, BNC2, that acts as an immediate counterbalance…
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory scientists developed an AI algorithm inspired by the genome’s efficiency, achieving…
Kuhn’s taxonomy of consciousness connects various theories to deep questions about human existence and AI,…
Studies are exploring the potential of cannabis, particularly cannabidiol, in managing ADHD, focusing on its…