IntroductionA brain is nothing if not communicative. Neurons are the chatterboxes of this conversational organ, and they speak with one another by exchanging pulses...

Our skin is a natural wonder of bioengineering.The largest organ in the body, it’s a waterproof defense system that protects against infections. It’s packed...

Remarkable leaps in brain–computer interface technology that could restore more naturalistic communication to people living...

MDMA doesn’t have the best reputation. Known as “ecstasy” or “molly,” the drug is synonymous with rave culture: all-night electronic beats and choreographed laser...

AI in brief Researchers have helped a woman paralyzed by a brain stem stroke to speak through a digital avatar, thanks to AI algorithms...

All right people, let’s do this one more time.If you’ve been following longevity research, you already know the story: young blood, either directly infused...

Finding ways to stave off the cognitive decline that is common in old age could allow people to live healthy lives for longer. New...

An experimental technique that started life in nuclear and particle physics is now being used to measure chemical reactions inside the...

IntroductionMemories are shadows of the past but also flashlights for the future. Our recollections guide us through the world, tune our attention and shape what...

IntroductionFor the first time, researchers have determined how a human olfactory receptor captures an airborne scent molecule, the pivotal chemical event that triggers our...

Seven mice just joined the pantheon of offspring created from same-sex parents—and opened the door to offspring born from a single parent.In a study...

IntroductionIt’s been estimated that the human body contains about 60,000 miles of blood vessels. The heart has to pump blood through every inch of...