Armadillo Vision
The armadillo’s poor eyesight is helping researchers understand the genes behind certain forms of …
The Brain
Adolescent Anxiety
Variations in a fear-controlling brain circuit could be a factor in adolescent anxiety disorders.
Retrieving Lost Memories
In a mouse model of early Alzheimer’s disease, scientists used light to trigger memories that the …
Mouse Obesity Enzyme
While studying learning and memory in the brain, neuroscientists stumbled upon a surprising clue to …
Aggressive Mouse Brains
Researchers probe the neural roots of violence by studying the brains of belligerent mice.
Performance Anxiety
Scientists pinpoint regions of the brain that work together to trip us up when we’re being …
Casino Rats
Studying how rats respond to the same cues that encourage people to make unwise bets could lead to …
Habit Forming Brain Cells
Neuroscientists report on some brain circuits that are habit forming.
Reversing Blindness in India
A project that restores sight to blind people in India is highlighting the resiliency of the human …
Science Breakthroughs of 2015: The Lymphatic Brain
Science Breakthroughs of 2015: An unexpected finding in the brain.
Two Person MRI
Neuroscientists are studying interactions by squeezing two people into an MRI scanner.
Placebos & Depression
People who respond better to fake medicine may also get more relief from the real thing.