Scientists rebuilt human brain circuits in the lab and discovered that the thalamus acts as…
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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 new study suggests that the impact of obesity on the brain may depend not…
The health benefits of dietary flavanols appear to come from their ability to trigger responses…
New research suggests THC’s cognitive drawbacks may be mitigated when combined with a targeted anti-inflammatory…
A new study in mice suggests that memory problems in Alzheimer’s disease may stem from…
Research Highlights A large U.S. study of nearly 2 million older adults found that cerebral…
New research suggests intelligence arises not from a single brain region, but from how networks…
Scientists have found that the human brain understands spoken language in a surprisingly similar way…
A new brain study suggests that different kinds of memory may rely on the same…
A one-week mind-body retreat led to consistent changes in the brain and at the molecular…
Protective brain structures called perineuronal nets play a critical role in preserving social memory and…
A salt-grain-sized neural implant can record and transmit brain activity wirelessly for extended periods. Researchers…
A newly identified lymphatic drainage pathway along the middle meningeal artery reveals how the human…
A new study reveals a critical vulnerability in a brain receptor targeted by a rare…
A hidden communication network between brain cells and glioblastoma tumors may be key to slowing…
New research suggests that surviving cancer at a young age may accelerate aging in both…
A brain cap and smart algorithms may one day help paralyzed patients turn thought into…
Scientists at UC Davis created a new class of serotonin-targeting molecules using a light-driven chemical…