Making Connections, in the Brain and in Science
PhD student Minsu Kim gained confidence, experience in the lab of neurobiologist Wei-Chung Allen Lee…
neurobiology
Researchers Publish First Complete Connectome of Fruit Fly Brain and ‘Spinal Cord’
Open-source resource poised to propel research on how nervous systems work
Scientists Create First-Ever ‘Smell Map’
A detailed diagram of smell receptors in the nose fills in missing details of how olfaction works
Harvard Medical School Scientist Wins Top Neuroscience Prize
The Brain Prize recognizes David Ginty for his research on the basic biology of touch
New Study Details Cerebellum’s Role in Language Processing
The ancient brain structure is more involved in processing linguistic information than previously…
New Computing Tool Accelerates Epilepsy Research
Desktop supercomputer could help researchers map mutations that drive the disease
How the Brain Increases Blood Flow on Demand
New findings could improve understanding of neurodegeneration, brain scans
Using AI to Power the Study and Treatment of Hearing Loss
For graduating PhD student Chris Buswinka, an interest in music and the ear led to an unexpected…
Investigating the Molecular Intricacies of Interoception
HMS researcher Rachel Wolfson studies how the brain receives signals from gastrointestinal organs
How the Brain Balances Risk and Reward in Making Decisions
Research in mice identifies brain circuitry that supports certain reward-based decisions
When Community Is As Important As the Science
PhD student Olúmídé Fagboyegun on the development of scientists and brain cells
The Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Weapons Design
Researchers outline dangers of developing AI-powered autonomous weapons