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Scientists can finally hear the brain’s quietest messages—unlocking the hidden code behind how neurons think, decide, and ...

Learn more about the “glue sniffer” protein, which is able to detect brain cells’ incoming chemical signals, and what that ...

A new protein sensor lets researchers see incoming brain signals, revealing how neurons process information tied to memory ...

Researchers have created a protein that can detect the faint chemical signals neurons receive from other brain cells. By ...

Scientists have engineered a protein able to record the incoming chemical signals of brain cells (as opposed to just their outgoing signals). These whisper-quiet incoming messages are the release of ...

Researchers have engineered a next-generation glutamate sensor, iGluSnFR4, capable of detecting the faintest incoming ...

Maintaining the heart’s connection to the vagus nerve may be a key defense against cardiac aging. Researchers showed that ...

In a conversation with Dr. Steven Gundry, I reflect on what the gut–brain connection reveals about inflammation, longevity, ...

Emotions and scents can create unforgettable moments. Neuroscience shows that both personal experiences and social memories ...

A large-scale study of 5216 brains has found differences in the brains of men and women that might be linked to social and other abilities. Stuart Ritchie and coworkers reported in the 2018 journal ...