The most detailed look yet at an animal's brain
October 3, 2017
The C. elegans worm may have only 302 neurons, but for the first time, scientists can see them all one by one.
How ketogenic diets curb inflammation
September 28, 2017
UCSF team discovers a key to the diet's apparent effects.
Blocking the 'love hormone'
September 25, 2017
A new study finds that blocking oxytocin works better than Prozac to help stressed mice.
Scientists are unraveling the mystery of your body’s clock — and soon may be able to reset it
September 20, 2017
Whether you're a night owl or a morning lark, circadian rhythms control just about every aspect of your health.
Love 'em or hate 'em, robots are here to stay
September 14, 2017
Here's how we make them better, says psychology prof.
New clues for ending alcohol abuse
September 8, 2017
Blocking a protein in mice causes them to abandon 'problem drinking,' study finds.
Emoji fans take heart: Scientists pinpoint 27 states of emotion
September 8, 2017
Enjoyable GIFs actually reveal the full range of the human heart.
How love leads us by the nose, explained
September 6, 2017
Neuroscientists ID the roots of attraction.
Fighting memory loss with virtual reality
August 31, 2017
As featured by Mashable, a UCLA neuroscientist opens the door into an entirely new realm of brain research.
Summer school for Buddhist monks
August 30, 2017
Researchers engage in the scientific method at Indian monasteries.