What Happens in the Brain While Daydreaming? December 13, 2023 Observations in mice hint at role of daydreams in remodeling the brain
Building Models of the Brain to Take Them Apart December 5, 2023 Computational neuroscientist probes how the brain learns, remembers, and decides
Pursuing Three Gene Therapies for Rare Inherited Disease October 19, 2023 Researchers hope at least one will treat progressive blindness caused by Usher syndrome type 1F
These Doctors Aren’t Sweating AI — Yet September 19, 2023 Board exam for pediatric specialty stumps ChatGPT, at least in some areas
Scientists Discover Previously Unknown Way Cells Break Down Proteins August 24, 2023 The mechanism degrades short-lived proteins that support brain and immune functions
How Neurons Grow Comfortable in Their Own Skin August 23, 2023 Sensory neurons develop customized nerve endings based on cues from the skin, study in mice suggests
How the Gut Signals to the Brain August 3, 2023 In a first, scientists define colon neurons specialized for sending different signals to the brain
How Good Is That AI-Penned Radiology Report? August 3, 2023 Scientists design new way to score accuracy of AI-generated radiology reports
Scientists Identify Cells Involved in Correcting Errors During Spatial Navigation July 19, 2023 Neurons become active when mice exploring a maze correct after making a wrong turn
Researchers Uncover Signal Needed for Blood-Brain Barrier July 12, 2023 The signal, produced by neurons, helps the barrier form and maintain its protective properties
Lung Infection May Be Less Transmissible Than Thought May 30, 2023 Study calls into question pathogen’s ability to spread from person to person
How Breast Cancer Arises May 17, 2023 Researchers ID new mechanism behind certain types of breast cancer