Neuroscience

Brains shrink to save energy

In adverse conditions, such as when it is cold or food is scarce, the brain of some rodents shrinks in size, helping to conserve energy

Coronavirus and the brain

A study confirms that the novel coronavirus can infect different types of brain cells, and may be capable of directly damaging the brain

A smell, a response

Mouse brain activates a distinct set of neurons in response to different animal odors

Research during quarantine

Early deficit

People with Huntington's disease tend to produce fewer neurons since birth

Medicines from Cannabis

Based on its proven efficacy for epilepsy, cannabidiol has become the target of intensive research

The Zika virus and astrocytes

First isolated in Africa in 1947, the Zika virus has a predilection for brain cells

The orphans of the Romanian dictatorship

Adults who were deprived of food and social contact in their early years have smaller brains, according to a study

Neurology network

Award-winning Brazilian scientist attempting to improve rehabilitation of patients who have suffered central nervous system injuries

The cockatoo that just wants to have fun

The bird's rhythmic behavior can provide insights into how this parrot species' brain functions

A new form of dementia

Confused with Alzheimer’s, LATE appears with greater frequency in octogenarians

Partially revived brains

Researchers partially revived the brains of pigs four hours after the animals were slaughtered for human consumption

Scaffolds aid neuron regeneration

Neuroscientists and nanoengineering experts have developed 3D-printable scaffolds compatible with living tissue that in the future could be used to treat spinal cord injuries

David Cox : The power to transform the world

American neuroscientist says health and cybersecurity are just some of the areas that stand to benefit from advances in artificial intelligence

Science and video games

Researchers discover new uses for computer games

Pain neurons grown in a laboratory

Brazilian researchers have developed human sensory neurons in a laboratory for the first time

Signs of Epilepsy

International study of brain scans suggests a link between the disease and cerebral atrophy

Hunting circuits

Two neural pathways that originate in the brain’s amygdala control the aggressive behavior of predators

The mechanisms of aging

Studies of living cells and organisms identify genetic and molecular phenomena associated with physical and mental decline

Another possible cause of autism

Inflammation reduces connections in neurons generated in the lab using cells from the teeth of children with the neurological disorder

An award for studies with negative results

An award for studies with negative results

Autism – another possible cause

Inflammation reduces neuron conections of children with the disorder

A key to unlock the brain

Carbon-based nanomaterial may help medication reach the central nervous system

Poor sleep can eat away at your brain

Poor sleep can eat away at your brain

A changing sense of smell

The sense of smell changes in response to a lifetime of environmental stimuli

Roberto Lent: An expert in connections

UFRJ neuroscientist suggests new ways to use science to improve education

The hanging gardens of cells

Cultures in 3D environments reveal unknown structures

The mechanisms of aging

Studies identify phenomena associated with physical and mental decline

A silent call

Brachycephalus froglets, from the Atlantic Forest, don't hear their own calls

The hunting circuits

Pathways in the amygdala control the aggressive behavior of predators