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.
Want to learn a new skill? Get some sleep
August 10, 2017
Faced with a new task, your brain adapts by rewiring itself as you snooze.
Happy hour: A second drink linked to staying sharp in old age, new study finds
August 1, 2017
Older adults with moderate regular alcohol intake found more likely to live to 85 without dementia.
Marian Diamond, known for studies of Einstein’s brain, dies at 90
July 31, 2017
Renowned educator and scientist discovered brain plasticity and shared her love of anatomy with millions.
The science of sleep: A Q&A with neurology professor Ying-Hui Fu
July 25, 2017
From identifying how your genes want you to sleep to warding off Alzheimer's, learn the latest on shut-eye.
UC Berkeley to build a window into the brain
July 19, 2017
$21.6M awarded to create a 'brain modem' that can read and write to neurons, laying foundation for new therapies.