Neurobiology

A new study in mice shows that sleep deprivation reduces diversity in the types of neurons that make up specific regions of the brain.

Researchers have discovered new brain waves critical for our memory.

by Jessica Dixonfigures by MacKenzie Mauger Do you have difficulty hearing conversations in noisy spaces? Turns out, you’re not alone! According to the World Health Organization, almost 20% of the global population has hearing loss, with this…

The brain of an adult undergoes changes to adapt to the process of learning a second language.

This research uses fruit flies to study how our brains handle taking risk and seeking reward, helping us understand the neurological basis of mental diseases.

Scientists have discovered a new way to study Alzheimer's disease in mice, revealing how brain cells die in AD. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments that slow or stop the disease.

by Nicolai Penafigures by Jasmin Joseph-Chazan Toward the end of the 20th century, the intricate biology of how the eye produces visual information was thought to be well understood– a combination of sensors and circuits in the eye extract features of…

by Gizem Terzioglufigures by MJ Park Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, and despite years of research efforts, there is still no cure. However, recent studies have highlighted the…

by Beatrice Awasthifigures by Shreya Mantri Loss of motor or cognitive skills can be a devastating after-effect of injury or illness. When things that used to feel easy suddenly feel impossible, a full recovery can appear completely out of reach. In…

by Hannah Farnsworthfigures with Xiaomeng Han Most people know someone in their life who has been impacted by cancer, and a staggering 40% of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetimes. Despite the prevalence of cancer in the general…