Research Articles
The Brain's Two-Way Street: Unlocking the Secret Life of Astrocytes
Discover how the cystine-glutamate exchanger (xCT) in specialized astrocytes maintains brain chemical balance and offers new hope for neurodegenerative disease treatments.
Science Takes Command: Lighting Up the Brain with Optogenetics
Discover how optogenetics is revolutionizing neuroscience by allowing scientists to control brain cells with light pulses, enabling memory manipulation and potential treatments for neurological disorders.
The Science of the Spoiler: How Your Brain Decides What to Read Next
Explore the fascinating psychology and neuroscience behind book reviews, from social proof to how expectations shape our reading experience.
Feed Your Mind: The Fascinating Science of How Nutrients Shape Your Brain
Discover how specific nutrients influence brain function, structure, and aging through groundbreaking nutritional neuroscience research.
The Hidden Symphony of Smell: How Your Nose Decodes a World of Mixed Scents
Discover how groundbreaking research reveals odors interact and modulate each other at the doorway to your nose, transforming how we perceive complex scent mixtures.
The Never-Ending Remodel: How Your Brain Rewires Itself Daily
Exploring the fascinating world of neuroplasticity - your brain's ability to physically reshape itself in response to experience.