Viruses are experts at getting new DNA into cells. Every day, neuroscientists take advantage of this ability to help us understand the brain.
Going viral: How scientists use viruses in research every day
The Silent Majority
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 are our brains doing when we see something scary?
Recent research found brain regions that may recognize a fearful place and lead to defensive behaviors.
Seeing the light again
How a protein from algae might help blind patients see
Manipulating Memories
As we learn more about how memories are formed and stored in the brain, researchers are now discovering the many ways in which memories can be altered on a neuronal level.
Wired to Respond
How the brain coordinates instinctive responses to our environment
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?
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