Breaking down the brain for everyone to understand
Most neurons communicate by releasing chemicals across a small gap. But newly discovered tube-like structures are causing neuroscientists to reconsider whether direct connections between neurons may play a more important role than previously thought.
Ever wondered why sometimes a full stomach makes you sleepy? One new paper has a compelling answer!
What would it be like to see through the eyes of another animal? Learn how different animals see the world.
To function properly, neurons need supplies- but how do all these supplies make it from one end of a neuron to another? This article explores the incredible protein that gets the job done, aptly nicknamed your neuron’s marathon runner, and what happens when it malfunctions.
Our writers share what got them excited about neuroscience in 2025.
That urge to pee? It’s not so simple. Behind it is a complex brain-bladder conversation that decides when to hold and when to go.
Even though it is a myth that people are either “left-brained” or “right-brained,” certain complex functions, such as spoken language, are primarily found on one side of the human brain. How and why does the brain pick a side for these functions?
From doing the dishes to playing an instrument, a special connection between your brain and the muscles is key to keep us moving the way we want.
Having a friendly or bothersome neighbor can significantly affect how peacefully you go about your everyday life. The cells in your nervous system are no different, and what they can do for you ultimately depends on who lives next door.
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!
How does the brain generate the phantom ringing sound of tinnitus?
We may never get to see a living dinosaur brain in action, but some scientists still spend their lives studying them. Dive into the jura-sick world of dinosaur brains and learn just how they do this.
Our writers share what got them excited about neuroscience in 2024.
The skinny on three current controversies in neuroscience and why researchers sometimes disagree
Explore how the barricade between your bloodstream and your brain supports brain health, malfunctions during disease, and might be an avenue for drug delivery.
Some of the most important things we’ve learned about the brain have started with case studies of single patients. Read about the case studies that have defined our understanding of the neural basis of language, personality, and fear.
An exploration into the ‘nets’ that surround your brain cells, and how they influence your thoughts and behavior
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.
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.
A large number of neurons in the brain are “silent” even while we perceive and experience the world. A recent study sheds light on what they might be doing.
What can and can’t we learn about the human brain by studying rodent brains?
Learn just how remarkable your brain is!
A group of neuroscientists think they’ve found the neurons that can cause you to pass out.
Our writers share what got them excited about neuroscience in 2023.
The cells in our brain are constantly chatting, with neurons being the loudest of them all. But listen closely, for some quieter voices may be saying things you don’t want to miss…
An exciting new study untangles how nature and nurture influence musicianship from childhood to adulthood
Cortical spreading depolarizations, the tsunami of brain waves, play a role in everything from migraines to traumatic brain injuries.
Ever wonder what the world looks like to your dog? Turns out, the canine visual system is a lot like yours, and it’s helping researchers explore cures for blindness.
Several myths about the brain are so popular that you might not realize they’re false. We’ll break down what these myths claim, where they came from, and whether there’s any truth behind them.
What overlooked part of the brain could be contributing to autism?
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