A detailed new look at dopamine signaling suggests neuroscientists’ model of reinforcement learning may need to be revised.
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A detailed new look at dopamine signaling suggests neuroscientists’ model of reinforcement learning may need to be revised.
In images of the working brain, MIT neuroscientist Nancy Kanwisher sees specialized systems that power distinct functions of the human mind.
New research reveals what it takes for a protein that is best known for protecting cells against death to take on the opposite role.
A brain imaging study found no changes associated with working memory, inhibitory control, or reward processing after a year of self-directed cannabis use.
Neurons protect and preserve certain information through a dedicated zone of stable synapses.
Researchers investigate the neural circuits that underlie placebos’ ability to relieve pain.
Neuroscientists peer into the brain to learn how cognitive maps help us navigate the world.
Linguists and neuroscientists make the case that language is a tool for communication, not for thought.
MIT scientists find that a new MRI method does not directly detect neural activity as originally reported.