Researchers highlight LXRβ as a potential target for treating depression, anxiety, and autism. While promising,…
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 high-fat diet affects the brain and metabolism, but researchers believe sugar might have a…
According to a groundbreaking study, the daily impacts of sleep, exercise, heart rate, and mood—both…
Researchers have developed a method to recreate the formation of Lewy bodies in human neurons,…
University of Pittsburgh researchers report that deep brain stimulation (DBS) can effectively enhance motor functions…
Researchers have captured the first images of a brain network designed to clear waste, potentially…
Researchers have developed a novel fluorescent probe that precisely detects serotonin, a key factor in…
New research hints at ways to generate neurons. Most neurons in the human brain last…
Patients tolerated synthetic THC (dronabinol) well, without the adverse effects commonly associated with existing Alzheimer’s…
FlyWire Consortium built a complete connectome of every neuron in a Drosophila brain. A Princeton-led…
Salk Institute’s START technology maps brain connections with unrivaled precision, revealing unique patterns in inhibitory…
UC San Diego’s study reveals that meth and PCP impair memory by causing neurons to…
Researchers have identified two potential brain process failures contributing to auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia: malfunctioning…
A new peptide inhibitor, RI-AG03, targets two key areas of the Tau protein in Alzheimer’s…
Scientists have achieved a milestone by creating the first complete wiring diagram of an adult…
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have conducted the most comprehensive genetic sequencing study…
According to the scientists, a disrupted microbiome during critical developmental periods in mice can lead…
Researchers at UCLA suggest that their findings may enhance memory, cognitive functions, and artificial intelligence.…