Gene editing reverses brain genetic reprogramming caused by adolescent binge drinking. Gene editing may be…
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.
Scientists have developed a promising stem cell treatment for Parkinson’s disease, using induced pluripotent stem…
Daytime sleep duration triples after Alzheimer’s diagnosis, UCSF-Harvard led study shows. Daytime napping in the…
A Digital Twin of Drosophila “We used two kinds of data to build NeuroMechFly,” says…
Researchers found that a gene mutation linked to blindness can also increase intelligence. When genes…
Cognitive impairment as a result of severe COVID-19 is similar to that sustained between 50…
Newly Discovered Neural Network Gets Visual and Motor Circuits in Sync A fruit fly walks…
A new study reveals that cellular stress can help reverse protein aggregation linked to dementia.…
Neuronal Plasticity in Chronic Pain-Induced Anxiety Revealed Hokkaido University researchers have shown how chronic pain…
Astronauts experience increased perivascular spaces in their brains after long space flights, affecting the glymphatic…
Early estrogen surges shape brain differences between males and females by controlling key genes, affecting…
Urbanization drives linear thinking and less pro-environmental behavior, while systems thinking is linked to suburban…
University of California San Diego (UCSD) study uses lab-grown human brain tissue to identify neural…
Richard Isaacson, M.D., leads first study to define sex differences in outcomes of tailored Alzheimer’s…
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University say seven hours is the ideal…
Columbia-led team wins $9.1 million research grant to create fundamentally new maps that will chart…
Maternal stress during pregnancy affects fetal brain development, potentially causing cognitive and emotional challenges in…
Surprising research findings in mice could lead to new insights and treatments for a wide…