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Scientists Identify Brain Circuit That Awakens Mothers When Their Babies Cry
Mindbytes Oct 21, 2026

Scientists Identify Brain Circuit That Awakens Mothers When Their Babies Cry

Neuroscientists identify a specialized brain circuit in mice that detects offspring cries during sleep, revealing how motherhood changes neural responses to sound.
Linsey Smith 1 min read
Scientists find flexible brain circuits that switch between tasks
News Aug 18, 2026

Scientists find flexible brain circuits that switch between tasks

The same groups of neurons in the prefrontal cortex of mice can store either sensory details or action plans in working memory depending on the needs of the moment.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Gene reprogramming restores memory in aging mice
News Feb 11, 2026

Gene reprogramming restores memory in aging mice

EPFL researchers activate three genes in memory neurons to reverse age-related decline and improve recall in models of Alzheimer's disease, offering new hope for brain health.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Scientists once thought the brain couldn’t be changed. Now we know different
Article Jan 29, 2026

Scientists once thought the brain couldn’t be changed. Now we know different

The concept of neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to change its structure and function in response to experience, is a central principle of brain science. The brain can change throughout life, but not without limits, not instantly and not effortlessly.
Republished from The Conversation 5 min read
A new view of how the brain works
News Jun 25, 2025

A new view of how the brain works

Exploring simple rules that shape learning, memory, and neurological health.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
A common brain circuit for creativity
News Feb 13, 2025

A common brain circuit for creativity

Creativity in the brain is more about circuits than single regions, and brain injuries might alter creativity based on where they occur.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Ultrasound brain stimulation technique treats brain disorders more deeply and safely
News Feb 26, 2024

Ultrasound brain stimulation technique treats brain disorders more deeply and safely

Researchers develop safer brain therapies with potential neural plasticity

Amara Angelica 2 min read