Neuroscience

Using an experimental technique called "Oz," researchers stimulated the human retina such that people saw a brand-new color.

By Nicoletta Lanese Published 18 April 25

Genes affect different aspects of music enjoyment — from the emotional reactions that compositions evoke to the social connection music can foster.

By Clarissa Brincat Published 16 April 25

Using advanced microscopes that capture brain cell anatomy and activity, a portion of a mouse's brain was mapped and rendered into a 3D atlas that creates new possibilities for neuroscience.

By Kamal Nahas Published 11 April 25

The female sex hormone estrogen, along with progesterone, appears to underlie a fundamental difference in how males and females process pain, a mouse study finds.

By Nicoletta Lanese Published 4 April 25

Using a mathematical model, scientists explored how the human brain might represent information about physical spaces and about people, places and things. Turns out, it may process both in a similar way.

By Skyler Ware Published 3 April 25

Researchers have used a mind-reading brain implant to continuously play a paralyzed person's thoughts through a speaker, allowing them to talk again.

By Patrick Pester Published 3 April 25