Neuroscientists at Boston University discovered that fear memories in rodents lead to different behaviors depending on the environment’s size. This study, involving optogenetic activation of…
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Researchers have made significant advances in understanding synapse formation. They used CRISPR technology to observe synaptic vesicle development and discovered that synaptic components share a…
Researchers have created a groundbreaking cellular map of a mammalian brain, detailing over 5,300 cell types in an adult mouse brain. This atlas, derived from…
An international research study reveals that infants might possess conscious experiences from birth, integrating sensory and cognitive responses to understand their environment. This pioneering work,…
A recent study discovered a microbial metabolite that induces Parkinson’s-like symptoms. This research highlights the potential environmental factors contributing to Parkinson’s disease, particularly focusing on…
Recent research uncovers how dopamine in the brain guides animals to identify and refine behaviors leading to rewards. This study, linking specific actions to dopamine…
Research from Washington University shows that smoking shrinks the brain and speeds up brain aging, a process that is irreversible even after quitting. The study,…
A groundbreaking study has enabled the use of ultrasound-guided microbubbles to navigate through blood vessels in the brain. This method promises a more targeted and…
The latest advancements in Brain-Machine Interfaces feature functional ultrasound (fUS), a non-invasive technique for reading brain activity. This innovation has shown promising results in controlling…
Researchers at Northwestern University found that acute sleep deprivation enhances dopamine release and brain plasticity, causing a temporary uplifted mood and offering insights into potential…
A new study reveals how visual masking, a phenomenon where rapid image succession leads to unconscious image processing, occurs in both humans and mice. This…
A breakthrough in autism research has been achieved with the CHOOSE system, developed by IMBA and ETH Zurich researchers. This technology enables detailed study of…
Scientists have made significant breakthroughs in understanding brain function using the nematode C. elegans. The research, employing optogenetics and connectomics, offers new insights into neural…
Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered over 100 genes that uniquely evolved in the human brain, providing insight into our cognitive abilities. This…
Researchers have discovered a method to detect Parkinson’s disease up to 30 years before symptoms appear, using a biomarker and PET scans. This breakthrough involves…
An interdisciplinary team has found that AI models, particularly the Transformer, process memory in a manner similar to the human brain’s hippocampus. This breakthrough suggests…
A groundbreaking study by Korean researchers has revealed a link between reduced taurine levels in the hippocampus and depression in young women. This finding, using…
Recent research led by Harvard Medical School has shed light on the neurological basis of daydreaming. The study, conducted on mice, found that neurons in…
Researchers have created the first comprehensive cell atlas of a mammalian brain, mapping over 32 million cells in the mouse brain. This atlas, part of…
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have identified the right inferior frontal gyrus (rIFG) as crucial in the brain’s inhibitory control circuit. Using dynamic causal modeling…