T cells are a type of immune cell that defend your body against disease. While these mighty cells normally serve to protect you from foreign invaders, what happens if they turn on you?
T cells in the immune system: Friend or foe?
Your brain’s behavioral blueprint: The chemicals behind how we eat, sleep, feel, and socialize
What do worms, mice, and leafcutter ants have in common? They're helping scientists uncover the power of neuropeptides — chemical messengers in the brain that shape behavior and may hold the key to future drug discovery.
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!
The Jura-sick world of dinosaur brains
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.
The brain on menopause
Pushing back the stigma to uncover what really happens in the brain during and after menopause.
Queen of the hill
Exploring recent advances in neuroscience that have taught us how ants brains help build their societies
Psychological Biases in Voting
Last week, Americans had many issues to consider when casting their vote. Recent research suggests a variety of psychological factors may have influenced those decisions beyond the candidates’ policy stances.
Patient S.M.: Neuroscience’s most fearless participant
From creepy-crawlies to horror films, S.M. takes them all in stride. For almost 35 years, she has been helping neuroscientists understand why.
The experiments that opened the brain’s black box
Despite centuries of scientific advancements, the inner workings of much of the brain remained a complete mystery. A groundbreaking set of experiments changed this.
Lessons from Mike the Headless Chicken: The importance of the brainstem
Can chickens literally run around with their heads cut off? If they still have a brainstem, surprisingly, yes!
See you in 2022!
PennNeuroKnow is taking a break for the holidays. We’ll be back in the new year to share more neuroscience with you.
How natural disasters bring monkeys — and maybe humans— together
A study from Penn researchers found monkeys expanded their social networks after Hurricane Maria
See you in 2021!
PennNeuroKnow is taking a break for the holidays. We’ll be back in the new year to share more neuroscience with you.
We’re taking a break for the holidays
Look for new posts in early January!
Update: We’re posting weekly now!
We're excited to announce that we've recruited more Penn Neuroscience graduate students who are eager to share their passion for neuroscience! You can get to know the team at our Meet the Authors page as their articles debut throughout the next month. With more writers, we are able to update our posting schedule, so look... Continue Reading →
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