Neuroscience
Neural 'on/off' switch discovery may shed light on sex differences in social behavior
What makes this neural cluster unusual is its binary activity pattern: it is consistently active in females but largely inactive in males, only turning on during major social or reproductive events.
'Zombie' cells may cause common form of epilepsy - study
BIU study reveals that origin of sleeping in humans is deduced from jellyfish, sea anemones
Israel performs its first brain pacemaker surgery to stop seizures in epilepsy patient
Genetic mutation in Labrador dog breed hardwires them for obesity - study
A genetic mutation in a quarter of all Labrador retrievers hard-wires them for obesity. As people carry such mutations, drugs currently in development for human obesity could help them.
Weizmann study makes a step towards treatment for incurable Huntington's disease
In a significant development, researchers at the Weizmann Institute received promising results after testing possible treatments for Huntington's disease (HD) on mice.
People are more willing to bend their morals when it comes to politics - US study
Why politics brings out the worst in us.
Weizmann Institute team finds new insight to pituitary disorders
There’s a new Weizmann Institute hypothesis on your hypophysis (pituitary gland)
WATCH: 'The more you read, the more curious you become'
Nivedha Mohan Raj, PhD student at the Sagol School of Neuroscience at Tel Aviv University, in conversation with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Managing Editor of Jpost.com.
Elon Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in first human
The company's initial goal is to enable people to control a computer cursor or keyboard using their thoughts alone.
Writing by hand helps people learn more than typing does - study
Research by Norwegian neuroscientists suggests that the pen really is mightier than the (key)board.
Neuroscientists find the importance of dopamine in relationships through rodent study
US study on monogamous rodents shows dopamine is critical for keeping love alive.
Scientists invent brain chip to reduce risk-taking in monkeys
These groundbreaking findings not only showcase the potential of brain chip technology in influencing behavior but also offer valuable insights into the neural mechanisms governing risk attitudes.
‘Eye’ signage placed in operating rooms increases civility among staff
Several unsuccessful interventions have been tried around the world to eliminate poor behavior among surgical teams, including workshops and training sessions; however, the 'eye' signage works.
