A long-running research endeavor reveals key chemical players that cement memories in place—and still more have yet to be discovered

Researchers at the MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit in Oxford's Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences have discovered a new neuronal mechanism in the hippocampus, that prevents new ‘flexible’

Treating anxiety, depression and other disorders may depend on the amygdala, a part of the brain that controls strong emotional reactions, especially fear. But a deep understanding of this structure has been lacking. Now scientists at the University of California…

Study shows kidney and nerve tissue cells learn and make memories in ways similar to neurons

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2025 — Our sense of smell is more important than we often realize. It helps us enjoy food, detect danger like smoke or gas […]

New experiments reveal how astrocytes tune neuronal activity to modulate our mental and emotional states. The results suggest that neuron-only brain models, such as connectomes, leave out a crucial layer of regulation.

A crucial hidden detail of the disease.

Weizmann and Washington U. scientists harness CAR T-cell therapy to fight brain tissue inflammation in mice, potentially paving way to treat numerous neurodegenerative disorders

Chronic microdosing of psilocybin could fight obesity and diabetes without the "trip." Researchers discovered that non-hallucinogenic doses reduced weight gain and restored insulin sensitivity in mice by targeting specific receptors in the liver.

Neocortical expansion is a key innovation of crown primates, although fossil evidence for how the neocortex has evolved remains elusive. We studied neocortical evolution using virtual brain endocasts from extant and Eocene-Miocene fossil primates. We ...

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