How the Brain Balances Risk and Reward in Making Decisions February 19, 2025 Research in mice identifies brain circuitry that supports certain reward-based decisions
When Community Is As Important As the Science August 30, 2024 PhD student Olúmídé Fagboyegun on the development of scientists and brain cells
The Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Weapons Design August 7, 2024 Researchers outline dangers of developing AI-powered autonomous weapons
Meet the Brain Cells that May Help Us Adapt to Changes in Day Length July 17, 2024 Study illuminates circadian rhythms, disorders with seasonal flare-ups
Exploring Our Sense of Touch from Every Angle June 11, 2024 Harvard Medical School researchers are studying one of the most mysterious senses
Homing In On How the Brain Snaps to Attention March 14, 2024 Researchers implicate little-known neuronal activity with rousing ‘offline’ brain
How the Body Copes With Airway Closure March 6, 2024 Study in mice reveals gasping reflex triggered by cells in the lungs when the airway is restricted
How Does the Brain Make Decisions? February 21, 2024 Mouse study provides insights into communication between neurons during decision-making
How the Brain’s Compass Guides the Body February 7, 2024 A study in fruit flies reveals how the brain’s compass and steering regions make course corrections
Scientists Discover Previously Unknown Way Cells Break Down Proteins August 24, 2023 The mechanism degrades short-lived proteins that support brain and immune functions
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
The Case for Female Mice in Neuroscience Research March 7, 2023 Findings reveal female mice have more stable exploratory behavior than male mice