The reward neurotransmitter also contributes to social cognition. The neurotransmitter dopamine, famous for its role…
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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.
Increased volume of an important structure in the brain called the choroid plexus is linked…
Boost in nerve-growth protein helps explain why running supports brain health. Exercise increases levels of…
Neuroscientists found that higher levels of the alpha-synuclein protein in the brain can lead to…
People with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop…
Gene editing reverses brain genetic reprogramming caused by adolescent binge drinking. Gene editing may be…
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…