Is parallel visual processing a myth? A new study reveals that bipolar cells in the retina use electrical synapses to ...

Is endurance all in your head? A new study reveals that VMH neurons in the brain direct the body to boost physical stamina.

Does the hippocampus only track location? A new study shows how the brain's memory center shifts activity between anterior ...

COMT inhibitors, meant to boost Parkinson’s treatment, unintentionally promote gut bacteria that break down levodopa. This microbiome-mediated interaction hinders the drug's effectiveness.

How does the brain create mental images? A new study reveals that visual imagination and perception share a common neural code.

Can AI learn by shrinking? A new study introduces a development-inspired continual learning framework for spiking neural ...

How do neurons transport proteins? A new study reveals that Kinesin-2 motor subtypes regulate cargo specificity.

How do worms navigate? A new study maps the whole-brain circuit of C. elegans, revealing how neurons and the chemical tyramine coordinate purposeful movement toward odors.

Can gut bacteria prevent autism? New research shows how the infant epigenome and microbiome interact to influence ASD and ...

When does the circadian clock start ticking? A new study shows that fetal clocks synchronize to the mother in the womb via hormones, highlighting the importance of light and sleep during pregnancy.

How does the brain link memory to motivation? A new study reveals that dorsal and ventral hippocampal pathways converge on the same neurons to drive reward-seeking behavior.

Can loneliness cause diabetes? A new AI study shows that insomnia and poor mental health significantly increase Type 2 diabetes risk.