The CL1 biological computer, manufactured by the Australian company Cortical Labs, is designed for biomedical research, but ...

Touch heals both ways. As hands soothe tense muscles, the therapist’s brain lights up—mirror neurons fire, empathy deepens, ...

Max Planck researchers discovered specialized neurons in the amygdala that control thirst and hunger in mice. Using advanced ...

The Brain Prize 2025 went to neuro-oncologists Michelle Monje and Frank Winkler for pioneering the field of cancer n.

Here, we explored how NMDARs signal in tLTD. We found that, regardless of frequency, L5 PC→PC tLTD relies on the non-ionotropic preNMDAR signaling pathway mediated by JNK2, which helps to resolve the ...

Two types of neurons in the hippocampus either store memories for sugar or drive fat cravings, shaping food intake and ...

According to research, the stressful sensations caused by seeing others fidget are an incredibly common psychological ...

Experimental drug NU-9—a small molecule compound approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clinical trials ...

Summary: A new study reveals that insufficient vitamin K may harm brain health and memory as we age. In rodent models, a ...

The Breakthrough Prizes have been awarded annually since 2013 to recognize accomplishments in fundamental physics, ...

Neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's involve progressive neuronal loss due to disease-induced damage. An enzyme ...