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When placed on the surface of the brain, this thin, flexible implant enables researchers to capture high-resolution information about neural activity deep inside the brain without damaging its delicate tissue.

New research demonstrates that microglia, the immune cells of the brain, wither away as Alzheimer’s takes hold in both mice and humans, and that APOE4, a key gene variant implicated in Alzheimer’s, may mediate these changes.

New research has identified the neuropsychological effects of rapid-acting antidepressants, like ketamine and psilocybin, that underpin their effectiveness.

Researchers have created the world’s largest ancient human gene bank by analysing the bones and teeth of almost 5,000 humans who lived across western Europe and Asia up to 34,000 years ago.

New research shows a specific type of brain cell found in small numbers in the cortex is activated by unexpected situations.

A new study has shown, for the first time, that RSV can infect nerve cells and enter the spinal cord via peripheral nerves. The research, published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases was conducted in vitro.

A team of researchers have completed the largest genomic diversity study for the genus Psilocybe. Their genomic analysis of 52 Psilocybe specimens includes 39 species that have never been sequenced.

Adults with post-traumatic stress disorder have a cerebellum around 2% smaller than the rest of the population, reports a new study that suggests that the cerebellum could be a medical target for PTSD.

An extended follow-up study shows that low cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescence is associated with higher risk for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in middle age.

Researchers from the ANU, University of Canberra and University of South Australia have measured how a part of the brain is responsible for putting our loved one on a pedestal in that first flush of romance.