This mashup of neuroscience, artificial intelligence and even linguistics and philosophy of mind aims to crack the deep question of what "understanding" is, however un-brain-like its models may be.

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Sarah Banks, Ph.D., an expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, explores risk factors and offers practical tips for enhancing brain health. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39387]…

New research is resurfacing old ideas about where the protein forms the disease's hallmark plaques.

Old heuristics to acknowledge contributors-calling out first and last authors, with everyone else in between-don't work well for large collaborative and interdisciplinary projects, yet they remain the default.

Emerging methods make it possible to combine the two tactics from opposite ends of the analytic spectrum, enabling scientists to have their cake and eat it too.

As a new professor, I was caught off guard by one part of the job: my role as an evaluator.

Benjamin Smarr Ph.D. discusses wearable tech in health research, stressing community engagement in data sharing. He explores sensors tracking temperature, heart rate, and more, noting the importance of naps for health. Smarr addresses reliability, access, and the link between sleep and conditions like dementia. Series: "Stein Institute for Research…

Her advocacy work aided the discovery of a rare inherited form of early-onset Alzheimer's disease and helped connect affected people with researchers.

Follow these four tips to avoid using the information in problematic ways, including as a proxy for environmental variables.

The feedback could lead to "novel ways" to conduct studies and reduce health disparities, a National Institutes of Health employee says.

Sympathetic neurons pepper the embryos of the jawless fish-Earth's first vertebrates-and overturn the idea that "fight or flight" was an innovation of jawed vertebrates.

The facility's institutional review board failed to report a 2021 incident and "serious and ongoing noncompliance" by a principal investigator, according to a letter released by the federal agency this week.

We found an issue with a specific type of brain imaging study and tried to share it with the field. Then the backlash began.

Technological advancements have made it possible to study animals in more natural settings, but researchers are debating what that really means and whether natural is always better.

The U.S. National Institutes of Health wants to regulate research involving cephalopods. But there aren’t enough rigorous studies to base the regulations on, veteran cephalopod researchers say.

Benjamin Smarr Ph.D. discusses wearable tech in health research, stressing community engagement in data sharing. He explores sensors tracking temperature, heart rate, and more, noting the importance of naps for health. Smarr addresses reliability, access, and the link between sleep and conditions like dementia. He mentions ongoing research beyond t…

The retraction follows an editorial expression of concern that the journal applied to the paper in October, seven months after it was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Activity in the tiny brain region helps submissive rodents learn to avoid aggressors, and aggressive mice to curb their attacks, according to two recent studies.

The award-winning researcher’s discoveries have changed the way we think about the brain; that’s exactly what her critics dislike.

The cerebellum swelled in size before flight evolved among modern birds’ dinosaur ancestors, according to a new comparison of fossilized skulls and living birds.

New technology that delivers much more than a simple DNA sequence could have a major impact on brain research, enabling researchers to study transcript diversity, imprinting and more.

To make data truly reusable, we need to invest in data curators, who help people enter the information into repositories.

People with electrodes embedded deep in their brain are collaborating with a growing posse of plucky researchers to uncover the mysteries of real-world recall.

Anthony Lim, M.D., J.D. shares research that tackles diseases through a whole-food, plant-based diet. Learn how food choices can transform your well-being. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39600]Por UCTV: UC San Diego

Nerve cells in the brain and throughout the body can turbocharge tumor growth — a finding that not only expands conventional ideas about the nervous system but points to novel therapeutic targets for a range of malignancies.

Ellen Lee, MD, discusses what happens when you sleep, common sleep disorders including insomnia, as well as effective treatments for sleep issues. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39596]Por UCTV: UC San Diego

Anthony Lim, M.D., J.D. discusses the mindset behind improving peoples relationship with food. Utilizing a whole-food, plant-based diet can transform your well-being and tackle the root causes of health issues. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39578]Por UCTV: UC San Diego

Having a skilled primary care clinician will go a long way to maintaining your health and wellness. Join Dr. Diana Thiara as she explores weight loss and healthy living. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39571]Por UCTV: UC San Francisco

Lisa Eyler, Ph.D., Colin Depp, Ph.D., Joe Garbanzos, M.B.A., and Irving Tragen, J.D., address various aspects of resilience, ageism, and healthy aging. They emphasize the need to challenge ageist stereotypes and create inclusive communities that support people of all ages. The importance of storytelling, community initiatives, and a commitment to c…