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Neuroscience needs single-synapse studies Feb 17, 2026

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Studying individual synapses has the potential to help neuroscientists develop new theories, better understand brain disorders and reevaluate 70 years of work on synaptic transmission plasticity.

Neuroscience has a species problem Feb 16, 2026

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If our field is serious about building general principles of brain function, cross-species dialogue must become a core organizing principle rather than an afterthought.

This paper changed my life: Ishmail Abdus-Saboor on balancing the study of pain and pleasure Feb 13, 2026

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A 2013 Nature paper from David Anderson's lab revealed a group of sensory neurons involved in pleasurable touch and led Abdus-Saboor down a new research path.

Oligodendrocytes need mechanical cues to myelinate axons correctly Feb 11, 2026

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Without the mechanosensor TMEM63A, the cells cannot deposit the appropriate amount of insulation, according to a new study.

Aging neurons outsource garbage disposal, clog microglia Feb 10, 2026

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Degradation-resistant proteins pass from neurons to glial cells in a process that may spread protein clumps around the brain, according to a study in mice.

Oregon primate research center to negotiate with NIH on possible transition to sanctuary Feb 09, 2026

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The board of directors at Oregon Health & Science University, which runs the primate center, voted unanimously in favor of the move.

From genes to dynamics: Examining brain cell types in action may reveal the logic of brain function Feb 09, 2026

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Defining brain cell types is no longer a matter of classification alone, but of embedding their genetic identities within the dynamical organization of population activity.

Cerebellum responds to language like cortical areas Feb 06, 2026

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One of four language-responsive cerebellar regions may encode meaningful information, much like the cortical language network in the left hemisphere, according to a new study.

Neuro's ark: Understanding fast foraging with star-nosed moles Feb 04, 2026

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"MacArthur genius" Kenneth Catania outlined the physiology behind the moles' stellar foraging skills two decades ago. Next, he wants to better characterize their food-seeking behavior.

Largest leucovorin-autism trial retracted Feb 03, 2026

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A reanalysis of the data revealed errors and failed to replicate the results.