neuroscience

A brain rhythm in the hippocampus tags events for replaying during sleep, revealing a potential mechanism for selecting experiences for long-term storage. 

With a thirst for knowledge, scientists delve into gut-brain pathways to understand liquid rewards.

Sheena Josselyn discussed how she uses optogenetic tools to bias, express, and erase memories in mice.

Researchers discovered that chilling worms on ice slows down forgetting, prompting an exploration into the pathway responsible for this cool phenomenon.

Scientists turned a deadly virus into a crucial tool for understanding the wiring of the brain.

A receptor that recognizes DNA fragments formed during learning is necessary for proper memory formation.

When it comes to development, an epigenetic clock may be responsible for human neurons’ slower maturation.

Neuroscience research suggests that many animals experience dream-like states.

Gene mutations in rotund retrievers shed light on the neural regulation of body weight.

Brain region-specific spheroids help scientists find new compounds to treat opioid use disorder and more.

New sequencing technologies unmask a mutation that sheds new light on ataxia.

A neural pathway driving panic-like behaviors in mice points to new therapeutic targets.

Gut viruses influence behavioral responses in mice and may be important players in the gut-brain axis.

Paola Arlotta discussed her journey to become a leader in brain organoid research.