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 →
How does space flight affect the brain?
Before we send humans on extended voyages into outer space, it is critical to understand how this foreign environment may affect our central nervous system.
Ghost Sensations
How is it possible to feel something that is no longer there?
Tasting With Your Brain
We’ve known for decades that the tongue is involved in taste perception, but could the brain actually be playing a more important role?
The Double-Edged Sword of HIV Treatment
HIV drugs help people live longer lives, but what are they doing to the brain?
A face is worth…205 neurons?
The ability to accurately recognize faces is crucial for success in our increasingly social societies. But how do our brains do this? A recent study suggests it may be simpler than we thought.
What’s in a Brain?
Are animal brains the same as ours? See how differences in brain structure are reflected in different animal abilities.
Synesthesia: A Tale of Two Senses
What exactly is synesthesia? And what happens in the brain that allows certain people to visualize sounds, or taste words? New research suggests communication is key.
Clear Your Mind
A look inside the brain’s recently discovered sewage system
Get Some Z’s Please!
Is missing some sleep really that bad? Find out how your brain responds to sleep deprivation and how you can get a better night’s sleep!
Blitzing the Brain
What happens when someone suffers many concussions, and what’s being done about it?
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