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Brain signature of desire uncovered in lovesick rodents, and it may be in people, too
A "whole lotta" dopamine is what keeps our close relationships alive, a new rodent study suggests.
Universal process that wires the brain is consistent across species
A new modeling study helps confirm that key connections in the brain are formed in the same way across different animal species, likely including humans.
Cerebral organoids: What are lab-grown 'minibrains'?
Brain organoids, or minibrains, contain human tissues and have potential uses in basic research, drug development and computer science.
In a 1st, 'minibrains' grown from fetal brain tissue
The new tissue-derived minibrains may complement existing models made from stem cells, the researchers behind the new study say.
Electric pulses to the brain may make people easier to hypnotize
In a new clinical trial, short bursts of brain stimulation briefly made patients with chronic pain more susceptible to hypnosis.
How long can the brain survive without oxygen?
When the brain's supply of oxygen is reduced or eliminated, damage can set in very quickly.
18 brain studies that blew our minds in 2023
From its strange "spiral signals" to a libido switch, the brain contains myriad mysteries that scientists are still working to unravel.
Volunteers inhale air pollutants to unpack link to dementia
Volunteers in the U.K. are inhaling pollutants to help scientists understand why air pollution has long been linked to dementia.
