How does the brain categorize objects? Scientists reveal that categorization is a predictive process where the brain prepares an action plan before perceiving a stimulus.

As children grow into adolescence, corresponding regions on the left and right sides of their brain function less identically ...

Despite increased attention to health equity in recent years, disparities in health outcomes and access to care persist in brain disorders. Recognizing the consistent, multilayered effort required ...

SAN DIEGO — Like fingerprints, human brains are unique. Scientists are working to map the variability of individual brains and to inform personalized therapeutics for treatment-resistant disease.

This project is not being offered for the current term. Please check back next semester for updates. Two undergraduates will be first learning to work with mice under the supervision of a postdoc in ...

SAN DIEGO — Neuroscientific research shows that parenthood transforms not only the lives and behaviors of parents, but also their brains. These findings will be presented at Neuroscience 2025, the ...

Neuroscience isn’t just for researchers—it’s the foundation for diagnosing, treating, and understanding countless medical conditions. From mastering neurotransmitters like glutamate and GABA to ...

Every stroke begins with a sudden interruption of blood flow in the brain. But what happens afterward—why neurons continue to ...

Researchers discovered that the liver hormone FGF21 signals hindbrain neurons to control appetite and metabolism during ...

One of the first courses in medical school is gross anatomy. We pay respect to the person who donated their body—someone with a life, loved ones, a history. We are grateful. It is also a complex ...