The world’s most powerful supercomputers can now run simulations of billions of neurons, and researchers hope such models ...

A new study showcases how brain waves known as alpha oscillations help us distinguish between ourselves and the outside world ...

University of Utah researchers at the Pulst-Scoles Laboratory have discovered that reducing levels of the STAUFEN-1 protein ...

What happens to the human brain when the force of gravity is removed from the equation? New research is beginning to reveal ...

A newly identified enzyme appears to control tau production, brain inflammation, and aging. Researchers at the University of ...

Pea-size clusters of human cells called brain organoids inspire both hope and fear. Experts are debating how scientists can responsibly use these bits of gray matter.

Optogenetics has long been a powerful experimental tool, but a growing body of research suggests it may now be approaching a ...

New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred ...

Study shows alpha brain wave frequency shapes how the brain integrates touch and vision to create the feeling that your body ...

A new study from Northwestern University is reshaping how scientists think about brain evolution. The research suggests that ...

Megan Molteni reports on discoveries from the frontiers of genomic medicine, neuroscience, and reproductive tech. She joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at WIRED. You can reach ...