UIC researchers identified OPTN as a critical protein that suppresses HSV-1 by selective autophagy. In…
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 new DBS method using short bursts of stimulation targets specific brain cells to provide…
University of South Florida Health-led team discovers that the compound fenchol has the same beneficial…
Hundreds of neuroscientists built a ‘parts list’ of the motor cortex, laying groundwork to map…
A study analyzing individual synapses in macaques and mice shows primate neurons have two to…
Ketone Supplements Improve Brain Blood Flow and Cognition in Adults With Obesity New research published…
Psilocybin dramatically boosts emotional reactions to music, strengthening its therapeutic value in depression treatment. Scientists…
Revealing the Logic of the Body’s “Second Brain” Scientists discover new science in the gut…
A Cambridge team found that a brain protein helps determine if traumatic memories can be…
This cooperation is impaired in mutations that can cause Parkinson’s disease. To break down toxic…
New research reveals that the daily release of stress-related hormones like cortisol relies on synchronized…
Brain networks mirror fractals when processing stories—disruption scrambles these patterns and impairs understanding. Understanding how…
Two Thirds of Patients Found Relief; Benefits Lasted One Year Rethinking what causes pain and…
Inhibitory brain stimulation allows better memorization by reducing the power of beta-waves in the brain.…
Withdrawal from three different drugs shuffles brain networks in similar fashion. Zeroing in on specific…
https://youtu.be/nKLH9n-RP_Q The neuroactivity of one million neurons in the mouse brain, at unprecedented resolution. Credit:…
Stress alters brain activity in inhibition network but doesn’t prompt binge-eating, contrary to theory. Stress…
Cognitive impairment is highly likely for patients in the ICU and could be lasting. More…