Neuroscience

A collaboration of nephrologists and biochemists created the first structure of “megalin,” a critical protein in kidney and brain disorders.

A new oral bead technology is designed to stimulate nutrient-sensing cells in discrete parts of the gut to restore metabolic balance.

By analyzing the changing genomes of short- and long-lived rockfish, scientists identified a new set of genes that might alter lifespan.

Researchers identified a component of cerebrospinal fluid that improved memory in old mice, potentially opening the door to drug development.

In writing about new pain treatments that could benefit a family member, I was reminded of the real people behind every study and story.

Dogs, locusts, ants, and even worms detect human cancers at earlier stages than current tests, leading the way to better cancer diagnostics.

Prairie voles without oxytocin receptors showed surprisingly normal social behaviors, raising questions about the underpinnings of sociality.

Using optogenetics, neurobiologists traced a stimulating physical touch from the skin all the way to the reward center of the brain for the first time.

George Church is at it again, this time using multiplex gene editing to create virus-proof cells, improve organ transplant success, and protect elephants.

Animals with human cells could provide donor organs or help us understand neuropsychiatric disorders.

Stress affects mental health in obvious ways, but it can also exacerbate cardiac disease and interfere with cancer treatment.

New research is unraveling the connection between the gut microbiome and Parkinson’s disease, revealing potential gut-targeted therapeutic strategies.