Dopamine neurons in the midbrain are involved in storing short-term memories—a function previously thought to be conducted solely in the prefrontal cortex—two RIKEN neuroscientists have shown1.

Cambridge researchers are developing implants to help repair brain pathways damaged by Parkinson’s disease. As part of a £69 ...

Study: Human midbrain organoids: a powerful tool for advanced Parkinson’s disease modeling and therapy exploration. Image Credit: mi_viri/Shutterstock.com In a recent review published in the npj ...

In a first of its kind study, Tufts University School of Medicine researchers demonstrate that interfering with the neural circuits responsible for emotional decisions can increase or decrease ...

Neuroscientists have new insights into why previous experiences influence future behaviors. Experiments in mice reveal that personal history ...

Specific types of nerve cells that are routinely generated in the lab include midbrain dopamine neurons, motoneurons, GABA+ interneurons and sensory neurons. Schematic illustration of the three main ...

Love might feel like butterflies in your stomach, but the real magic happens in your brain. That dizzy, heart-racing, ...