neurobiology

Mechanism underlying dopamine release in brain identified

Researchers ID new mechanism that regulates permeability of blood-brain barrier in mice

Memory may alter how we perceive visual, auditory information

$20M awarded to groups studying human brain evolution, animal development

Understanding brain’s visual system could inform development of better artificial systems

Initiative made possible by gift from Priscilla Chan, Mark Zuckerberg

Researchers have discovered neurons needed for acupuncture‘s anti-inflammatory response

Researchers have uncovered a mechanism that may explain why certain body parts are so sensitive

Are some clinical decisions after traumatic brain injury made too quickly?

Neurons responsible for complex social reasoning identified

Study links internal brain timers with motivation and behavior in fruit flies

What the eyes want to see