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This technique for studying cell receptors could have sweeping implications for drug development
Researchers created a tool capable of comprehensively mapping crucial interactions underlying drug efficacy in one superfamily of cell receptors.
Light-weight microscope captures large-scale brain activity of mice on the move
With a new microscope that's as light as a penny, researchers can now observe broad swaths of the brain in action as mice move about and interact with their environments.
Winrich Freiwald wins the 2024 Kavli Prize for Neuroscience
The researcher is being honored for his discovery of a specialized system in the brain’s neocortex that is responsible for recognizing faces.
How memories crystallize over time
“Practice makes perfect” is no mere cliché. It's neuroscience.
New study on mating behaviors offers clues into the evolution of attraction
In examining the mating rituals of roundworms, researchers uncovered a unique approach to reproduction that maximizes genetic fitness.
Innovative microscopy tech answers fundamental questions
A powerful tool captures data from an unprecedented 1 million neurons simultaneously, painting a much fuller picture of brain dynamics.
Cutting-edge methods yield surprising insights into Huntington’s disease
New findings add depth to our understanding of neurodegeneration.
How fruit flies control the brain's "steering wheel"
A newly discovered neural circuit mediates between navigational brain cells, acting as a sort of mental steering wheel.Ěý
Researchers discover neuronal mechanism linked to a minutes-long decision process in fruit flies
They identified a brain signal that guides one type of decision-making—findings that could build a foundation for understanding how humans make educated and strategic decisions.
Ant colonies behave like neural networks when making decisionsĚý
Colonies decide to flee rising temperatures in much the same way that neural computations give rise to decisions.
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