PennNeuroKnow – Breaking down the brain for everyone to understand

PENN neuroknow

Breaking down the brain for everyone to understand

Music on the brain

Whether punk rock or Puccini, everyone has music that they love. Why is music so compelling? And what’s going on in your brain when you’re jamming to your favorite song?

May 13, 2025
A hung jury on hangovers

Hangovers have been around as long as alcohol. But how much do we really know about them?

May 6, 2025
Neuroscientists are building Google Maps for the fly brain

What if we had Google Maps for the brain? Scientists recently charted every connection in a fruit fly’s brain. Six months later, the discoveries are just getting started!

April 29, 2025
Blood Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary: The science of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

Why is it so dangerous to drink while pregnant?

April 22, 2025
How is biomedical research funded in the United States?

The US has been a global leader in funding biomedical research. Learn about how that process works and why it’s so important that we maintain our commitment to funding science.

April 15, 2025
How cochlear implants create sound for the hard of hearing

The cochlear implant is a tool for restoring hearing to those with hearing loss. Dive into the inner workings of this technology and learn how it uses electrical stimulation to send sound signals to the brain!

April 8, 2025
Do you hear what I hear? That ringing sound?

How does the brain generate the phantom ringing sound of tinnitus?

April 1, 2025
Transcranial focused ultrasound: A new way to stimulate the brain

This exciting new technique uses ultrasonic sound waves to activate brain areas in animals and humans and shows great potential as a new therapy!

March 25, 2025
Falling back into old habits? Stress could be to blame!

New work in mice reveals that stress dials back the ability to make thoughtful decisions and shifts the brain towards an “autopilot” mode that favors habits.

March 18, 2025