Health Megan Molteni Zapping the brain with electricity shown to boost older people’s short- and long-term memory
In the Lab Tino Delamerced Newly discovered brain cells may be a memory filing system, study suggests
In the Lab Sharon Begley Brainiacs, not birdbrains: Crows possess higher intelligence long thought a primarily human attribute
In the Lab Sharon Begley Using human brain tissue in lab dishes, researchers show herpes link to Alzheimer’s
Special Report Sharon Begley The maddening saga of how an Alzheimer’s ‘cabal’ thwarted progress toward a cure for decades
In the Lab Sharon Begley ‘Microdosing’ is touted by ’shroomers and Reddit users. Science is starting to test their claims — and finding some truth
Health Megan Molteni Brain implants that translate paralyzed patients’ thoughts into speech creep closer to reality
In the Lab Brittany Trang Faster brain imaging technique seems to overcome limitations of current MRI scans
In the Lab Megan Molteni Human neurons implanted in a rodent’s brain lead a rat to water — and make it drink
Biotech Damian Garde FDA approves ALS drug from Amylyx, giving patients a much-needed treatment option
In the Lab Akila Muthukumar From the Navy to a neuroscience lab: how a daughter’s diagnosis spurred her mother’s career shift
In the Lab Jonathan Wosen How does the brain decide what memories are good and bad? A new mouse study offers clues
Biotech Allison DeAngelis and Jason Mast Neumora, ambitious startup focused on neuroscience, considers filing for an IPO
In the Lab Elizabeth Cooney Four neuroscientists win Kavli Prize for discovering genes behind serious brain disorders
In the Lab Megan Molteni Transfusion of brain fluid from young mice is a memory-elevating elixir for old animals
Biotech Allison DeAngelis Startups are turning to a century-old technology to fuel a resurgence in neuro drug development
In the Lab Jonathan Wosen Swapping out the brain’s cleanup crew treats neurological disease in mice, study shows
First Opinion David Beier, Lucy Nalbach Tournas and Gary Marchant Applied neuroscience needs a task force to craft effective governance
First Opinion Rev. Alvin C. Hathaway Sr. A preacher’s new calling: Connecting neuroscience researchers as a way to advance social justice
In the Lab Jonathan Wosen Researchers use ultrasound to precisely and safely activate brain cells in mice
In the Lab Isabella Cueto Walking again after paralysis: Early study suggests stimulation could jolt spinal cord back to life
In the Lab Andrew Joseph Kisses, licks, and drool: Study shows how ‘saliva sharing’ shapes babies’ understanding of the closest relationships
Special Report Isabella Cueto Jolting the brain’s circuits with electricity is moving from radical to almost mainstream therapy. Some crucial hurdles remain
In the Lab Angus Chen Mutations tied to blood cancers and other diseases may surprisingly protect against Alzheimer’s
In the Lab Megan Molteni In the blood of marathoning mice, scientists find clues to how exercise benefits the brain
In the Lab Megan Molteni Using optogenetics, scientists pinpoint the location and timing of memory formation in mice
First Opinion Kao Lee Yang I’m almost always the only Hmong American scientist in the room. Yet I was told I come from a group overrepresented in STEM
Biotech Kate Sheridan Startup Spotlight: Vigil Neuroscience hopes to eventually target the rare disease ALSP
In the Lab Claudia López Lloreda Researchers use machine learning to translate brain signals from a paralyzed patient into text