UC Santa Barbara |

How neurons learn: The last frontier

A neuroscientist seeks to understand the brain's foundation.

UC Berkeley |

How the brain extracts meaning from noise

Neuroscientists observe the brain tune in and tune out in real time.

UCSF |

UCSF's most popular science stories of 2016

Advances in cancer, drug, neuroscience and Zika research define an eventful year.

UCLA |

Analyzing brain patterns may help neuroscientists reduce fear

UCLA-led research offers promise for treating anxiety, eating disorders.

UCLA |

Experimental spinal implant shows promise for restoring voluntary movement

Patient’s finger control, grip strength boosted by up to 300 percent with new technique.

UCLA |

UCLA Depression Grand Challenge takes major strides in first year

100,000-person study and international collaborations already underway.

UCSF |

Alzheimer’s and concussion-related CTE may spread in the brain via common mechanism

Research is first to suggest that chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a prion disease.

UC Santa Barbara |

Brain's memory strategies change as you age

Activity patterns shift over time without affecting recall, new research shows.

UC Newsroom |

UC President Napolitano and the 10 UC chancellors urge support for passage of Cures/Innovation legislation

Investment in National Institutes of Health research and innovation is vital to acclerating health treatments and cures for all Americans.

UC Berkeley |

Does your mind jump around, stay on task or get stuck?

Increased awareness of our thoughts at rest could lead to better mental health.

UCLA |

Brain wave recordings predict whether antidepressants will work

UCLA study finds noninvasive method that may help speed relief from the disorder.

UC Newsroom |

UC scientists awarded more than $9 million from federal BRAIN Initiative

Recipients include 14 UC research teams from five campuses.