Going viral: How scientists use viruses in research every day

Viruses are experts at getting new DNA into cells. Every day, neuroscientists take advantage of this ability to help us understand the brain.

2024 Neuroscience Year in Review

Our writers share what got them excited about neuroscience in 2024.

A long-awaited first step towards a cure for a devastating brain disease

What growing ‘mini brains’ of our ancestors can tell us about ourselves

Why do some neuroscientists study worms and what can they tell us about how a human brain works?

Part of the answer to “why can’t I remember where I put it ?!?!”

A newly discovered genetic mutation might explain why some people need only 4-6 hours of sleep each night.

New research points to why this deadly cancer is so hard to treat