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Imagine a future where a pill can switch brain networks on like light switches. Researchers discovered astrocytes—glial cells overlooked in neuroscience—form dynamic ensembles in the nucleus accumbens during reward learning. By genetically controlling these astrocytes in mice, they linked LED cues to sugar rewards and showed artificial stimulation boosted motivation. This reveals astrocytes’ active role in reward circuits, opening paths for neurotech to enhance motivation, le

Neuroscientists studying bat brains found that sound categorization happens earlier than expected—in the midbrain, not the auditory cortex. Using two-photon imaging, they discovered that the DCIC region classifies vocalizations based on meaning, not just frequency. Neurons responded in an all-or-nothing way to social vs. navigational calls, revealing an efficient, early-stage decoding system. Bats are redefining how we understand auditory processing.

The Impact of Microgravity and Cosmic Radiation on the Brain

Our brain instantly rearranges our tasks with solutions similar to parallel processing in computers. Alan Turing imagined computers as imitations of the brain, and he might have been right.

Astrocytes modulation as a new approach to research parkinson’s disease treatment.

Prenatal Maternal Stress: A Legacy That Transcends Generations. A new study reveals that the stress experienced by a mother during pregnanc

Language Processing: Serial vs. Parallel The brain has two main ways of processing language, depending on the mode of input: Serial...

A recent study analyzed how isolation affects the learning of danger signals in young people aged 16 to 19. This type of learning,...

A new study reveals how muscle contractions not only strengthen our muscles but also play a crucial role in promoting the growth and...

Overgeneralized Threat Memories Overgeneralized threat memories occur when we associate a threatening stimulus with other stimuli that...

A groundbreaking discovery has revealed that Toxoplasma gondii , a brain-invading parasite, could hold the key to treating neurological...

Have you ever wondered if someone named Pedro actually looks like a “Pedro”? Or if he would look more like a “Juan” if that had been his...

Have you ever wished you could erase the memory of a toxic relationship, wiping away every trace from your mind? Imagine—how many...

Our ability to imagine helps us plan for the future and relive the past. Interestingly, the same brain structures involved in perceiving...

Aphantasia y Anauralia: La mente ciega y sorda