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Learning from unexpected results: This neuroscientist is redefining how the brain learns Neuroscientist Kauê M. Costa talks about surprising results that are …
These young scientists are making waves in their own ways. Keep an eye on them—great things are ahead By Megha Satyanarayana edited by David M. Ewalt Aza All…
Fluorescent proteins, seen inside this transparent Danionella fish, allow scientists to track processes in its brain and body. Researchers at a major brain sci…
Humans evolved to pay close attention to danger, but today that instinct is being overwhelmed by an endless supply of bad news from around the world. Researche…
A copper-based compound restored the brain’s ability to clear toxic Alzheimer’s proteins, dramatically reducing amyloid buildup and improving memory in laborat…
A man went to hospital complaining about weakness in his left leg, and subsequent brain scans revealed his abnormally small brain.
Adults vary in how easily they learn new languages. While previous studies suggest this variability may be due to the distribution of groups of brain areas inv…
Casey Harrell has had a set of electrodes embedded in his brain for almost three years. Harrell, who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and is paralyzed, …
The 26-year-old filmmaker on the shocks, thrills and intense pressure of suddenly becoming Hollywood's most wanted young director — and what he's doing next: "…
A large-scale study suggests that men with higher levels of the amino acid tyrosine may have shorter lifespans, potentially losing close to a year of life expe…
In a first, a large, international team led by multiple labs at Harvard Medical School and Princeton University has published a complete wiring diagram of all …
