Cedars-Sinai researchers discover neurons that separate experience into segments, then help the brain ‘time travel’…
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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.
COVID-19 may accelerate brain aging, with studies showing reduced gray matter in affected individuals. Further…
New study by Dr. Gabriella Gobbi reveals the neurobiological mechanisms by which LSD could relieve…
Brain cells known as astrocytes play a prominent part in tuning the changes in neuronal…
The synaptic pruning of newborn neurons by microglia depends on phosphatidylserine in the adult brain.…
Boosting the brain’s defenses could help combat the disease. In individuals with a genetic predisposition…
Very low concentrations of the popular organic insecticide spinosad have profound effects on beneficial insect…
Findings will encourage more data sharing, collaboration among researchers. As brain scans have become more…
New research from Griffith University has shown that a bacterium commonly present in the nose…
New research indicates that elevated triglycerides could heighten the risk of further cardiovascular events in…
Researchers at The University of Queensland have identified a molecule essential for regulating the repair…
Researchers use advanced technology and mice to study dopamine neuron structure, addiction and the brain’s…
Almost all post-COVID neuropathy appears due to infection-triggered immune dysfunction that is potentially treatable. During…
Mild COVID-19 can cause brain tissue thinning and reduced brain size, contributing to long COVID…
Over-stimulated immune system may be impetus to cognitive symptoms, UCSF-led study shows. Some patients who…
Dementia patients struggle with changes due to damage in brain networks vital for recognizing new…
Tracing connections between neuron populations could help researchers map brain circuits that underlie behavior and…
Boston University researchers used digital pens to track subtle cognitive changes in dementia, capturing detailed…