PennNeuroKnow – Breaking down the brain for everyone to understand

PENN neuroknow

Breaking down the brain for everyone to understand

If you want to diagnose mental illness, study… the body?

Not quite. But new research is highlighting how poor mental health often goes hand-in-hand with poor physical health, and how the two relate.

September 3, 2024
Moving and grooving with birds-of-paradise

Male birds-of-paradise perform dazzling displays to attract mates. How do their brains and bodies do this?

August 27, 2024
Caught up in your thoughts

An exploration into the ‘nets’ that surround your brain cells, and how they influence your thoughts and behavior

August 20, 2024
Bee-lieving in the brain

Bees have brains just the size of poppy seeds, yet they can do so much! These black and yellow critters are famous for being nature’s hardest workers, but they are also expert navigators, communicators, and decision-makers. So, maybe something far smaller can help us think bigger about what the brain is capable of.

August 13, 2024
Out-of-this-world impacts of spaceflight on the brain and body

If you’ve ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what it would be like to spend some time up there, you’re not alone. Here, we talk about the less-discussed aspects of space travel: the impact it can have on your brain and body.

August 6, 2024
Patient H.M.: Neuroscience’s favorite subject

He was neither a researcher nor a doctor, but Henry Molaison – better known as Patient H.M. – is one of the most famous people in the history of neuroscience.

July 30, 2024
When nature helps neuroscience

Scientists often look to nature for experiment inspiration. But how has nature helped build the neuroscientist’s toolbox?

July 23, 2024
Sniffing us out: How mosquitos seek their hosts

Why do mosquitoes have such a knack for finding you? These tiny bloodhounds use complex senses to zero in on their next snack. Unraveling the brainy secrets behind their host-hunting skills might just be the key to keeping them away and stopping the spread of mosquito-borne diseases!

July 16, 2024
Spinning silk: How do spiders build their webs?

From birds’ nests to termite mounds to spider webs, animals can create awe-inspiringly intricate structures. How do spiders know how to achieve this incredible feat?

July 9, 2024