Cat Brain Parasites
Probing the effects of a cat-borne parasite on the brains of its victims.
The Brain
Anorexia & Hunger
The brains of people with anorexia don’t connect the feeling of hunger with reward.
Brain Insulin Resistance
Insulin-resistance in the brain may be responsible for mood disorders in diabetics, and may also …
Eyewire
With a computer and an internet connection, you can help scientists map the human brain just by …
Chronic Pain Imaging
Researchers are imaging the brain’s microglial cells to get a better handle on the causes of chronic …
False Memories
The brain creates – and then reinforces – memories of events that never really happened.
Internal Brain Maps
To find their way around, animals have specialized neurons that fire in response to specific …
The Thirsty Brain
Neuroscientists have identified key brain circuits responsible for thirst.
Flexible Neural Implants
A flexible neural implant could restore function to damaged spinal cords.
Birdsong & Language Genes
Birds and humans share remarkable similarities in the expression of genes involved in vocal …
Smoker’s Brain Scans
Brain scans can predict a quitter’s likelihood of smoking again.
Fructose and Hunger
Does the sugar fructose fool us into eating more calories than we need?