How the Brain Increases Blood Flow on Demand July 16, 2025 New findings could improve understanding of neurodegeneration, brain scans
Using AI to Power the Study and Treatment of Hearing Loss May 7, 2025 For graduating PhD student Chris Buswinka, an interest in music and the ear led to an unexpected…
Investigating the Molecular Intricacies of Interoception May 1, 2025 HMS researcher Rachel Wolfson studies how the brain receives signals from gastrointestinal organs
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