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A diamond sensor could be used in conjunction with voltage imaging to enable researchers to see electrical activity in the brain in real-time, as shown by scientists at the University of Melbourne.

Researchers have developed a gene therapy that rescues cilia defects to treat a rare disease that causes blindness in early childhood.

A new study has identified an association between influenza vaccine and a reduced risk of stroke. The research is published in the journal Neurology.

Researchers have identified the gene responsible for aggression de-escalation – deciding when to stop fighting – in fruit flies.

According to a study, a mechanically-activated ion channel known as Piezo1 has a role in the neurodevelopmental process, modulating the quantity, quality and organization of cells by influencing cellular cholesterol metabolism.

New research has highlighted the role gene–environment interactions play in mental health disorders, showing that they have a large impact on the variability seen in disorders such as ADHD and anxiety.

The temptation of a burger or pizza has surprisingly little to do with our taste buds, finds a new study. Instead, connections between our gut and brain dictate our obsession for fatty foods, say the authors.

Researchers have uncovered the mechanism by which genes that maintain the circadian rhythm also regulate seasonal behaviors in bean bugs.

Appropriately balancing a videogame’s difficulty is essential to provide players with a pleasant experience. In a recent study, Korean scientists developed a novel approach for dynamic difficulty adjustment where the players’ emotions are estimated using in-game data, and the difficulty level is tweaked accordingly to maximize player satisfaction.

Testing honeybee behavior has revealed that they use patterns as well as color to distinguish between different flowers.