A long-awaited first step towards a cure for a devastating brain disease
A new hope in human prion diseases
Glia in neurodegeneration: Gladiators or traitors?
Neurons are far from the only cell type in the brain; other cells like astrocytes and microglia are also crucial for brain function. In certain diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s where we see irreversible neuron death, researchers are starting to ask: what role do these other cell types play?
Opioid drugs: Pain, pleasure…poison?
Opioid drugs have many effects – from medicinal to thrilling to deadly. How do they do so much at once?
Seasonal allergies pollinating the brain
Cherry blossoms are blooming and bird songs aren’t the only thing filling the air! Learn about the many ways your brain responds to seasonal allergies.
Your brain on Ozempic
We’ve all likely heard of the “weight loss” drug Ozempic, but what does it do to the brain?
Not for the faint of heart
A group of neuroscientists think they’ve found the neurons that can cause you to pass out.
Why haven’t we cured chronic pain?
Millions of people around the world suffer from chronic pain disorders, yet we have very few reliable treatments and no cure. Here are three reasons why.
2023 Neuroscience Year in Review
Our writers share what got them excited about neuroscience in 2023.
An unlikely culprit behind “brain fog”
Brain fog may be the product of how the brain manages in response to a dysregulated immune system
Parsing Parkinson’s pathology
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that affects 1% of the U.S. population above the age of 60. Symptoms of Parkinson’s impact all facets of life. You might be wondering- if Parkinson’s is so common, why haven’t we been able to develop a cure? Here, we break down some of the aspects of Parkinson’s pathology that make it such a complicated disease to understand.
Phonesick: fact or fiction? Your brain on EMFs
Every day we’re exposed to low energy electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) from devices like our phones. Can EMFs affect our brains?
Catching the brain’s tallest waves
Cortical spreading depolarizations, the tsunami of brain waves, play a role in everything from migraines to traumatic brain injuries.
A new tool to bypass common drug side effects
Scientists are developing a therapeutic tool to treat disease that avoids common side effects.
A dog’s eye view: Exploring the visual system from the kennel to the clinic
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.
Your brain on burnout: how your brain changes when you burnout
Burnout has been a popular topic of discussion over the last few years, but do you know what’s going on in your brain when you experience burnout?
Autism spectrum disorder linked to long-ignored brain area
What overlooked part of the brain could be contributing to autism?
Healing from the hypothalamus
When we get hit with an infection, the reaction of a brain structure called the hypothalamus makes us feel sick – but its unpleasant responses are also important steps on the way to healing.
Thinking about mind over matter
Many people use the power of positive thinking to accomplish amazing feats, but how far can this go? Can we use our thoughts to literally think away diseases?
10 Big Unanswered Questions in Neuroscience (Part Two)
We are back this week with Part Two in our series on some of the biggest (and often surprisingly) unanswered questions in neuroscience!
Monoclonal Antibodies: From COVID-19 to Alzheimer’s
Unpacking the two newest FDA-approved drugs for Alzheimer’s disease
First steps toward a new approach to overcoming memory loss
Losing your memory can be devastating, but a promising new study is paving the way toward a new approach to treating memory loss.
The role of early life trauma in binge eating
Trauma puts individuals at higher risk for developing an eating disorder. But what’s happening in the brain to cause it?
A window of opportunity for learning
How our early life experiences during “critical periods” permanently shape our brain
Growing evidence for a link between viral infections and brain diseases
A new study finds links between several viruses and brain diseases. We’ll break down what this study does and doesn’t tell you about what to think next time you get the flu.
Sex differences in pain
Do males and females experience physical pain differently?
2022 Neuroscience Year in Review
Read about what excited our writers about neuroscience this year.
Brush it real good!
Scientists find a link between oral bacteria and the brain
Video Supplement to Electroconvulsive Therapy: The Mystery of Mechanism
Do doctors still use electroconvulsive therapy?
What is a headache?
Migraines impart an incredible amount of pain, but where is the pain coming from and how can it be controlled?
You are what you eat: Exploring fecal microbiota transplant
Microbes in our gut (and our poop) can impact our brain and our behavior. Could we treat brain diseases and disorders by swapping “unhealthy” microbes for “healthy” ones?
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