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Maternity induces lasting gene-expression changes in mouse brains Jun 12, 2026

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The findings add to a small but growing body of research on neurological changes linked to pregnancy, birth and parenting.

How to incorporate open-science practices into neuroscience training Jun 10, 2026

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If we want emerging neuroscientists to implement open science throughout their careers, we need to establish its practices as a core principle of training.

The illusion of AI consciousness: Lessons from human unconscious processing Jun 08, 2026

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Complex, goal-directed and even emotionally responsive behavior can unfold without awareness, providing a useful lens for interpreting artificial systems.

Supported by a $40 million NIH grant, Yale brain shuttle technology raises questions Jun 03, 2026

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Yale University claims its STEP platform might be able to deliver gene-editing tools into the brain via multiple routes. Researchers are eager to see more.

Learning why spiny mice play well with others Jun 02, 2026

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Aubrey Kelly studies the gregarious mammal to explore how the brain controls complex social behaviors "akin to friendship."

Eighteen teams analyzed the same neurophysiology dataset-and got wildly different answers Jun 01, 2026

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The "Brainhack" hackathon revealed that disagreement in neuroscience runs deeper than most researchers suspect-even in electrophysiology, a field that prides itself on hard data.

Every neuroscience lab needs an ethicist May 27, 2026

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The ethics issues that arise in neuroscience research are usually novel, unresolved and understudied. Embedding ethicists in labs helps scientists navigate these challenges and develop strategies in real time to prevent harm.

Beyond glucose: The brain may feed itself May 26, 2026

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Myelin may serve as an energy reserve for the brain, according to recent findings, prompting neuroscientists to rethink how the brain stores, shares and protects energy.

Brain's blue spot possesses unexpected structure-function ties May 25, 2026

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The spatial arrangement of neurons in the locus coeruleus of mice corresponds with the cells' targets across the brain, according to a new study.

Still no proof for facilitated spelling methods May 21, 2026

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A systematic review into whether the "rapid prompting method" or "spelling to communicate" can help autistic people express themselves comes up empty yet again.

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