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The Nobel-winning breakthrough that turned light into a remote control for the brain, allowing scientists to switch neurons on and off- Who is Nobel winner Karl Deisseroth? And all about optogenetics that could restore sight in visually impaired people
- Could growing human brain tissue inside a mouse finally help scientists study brain diseases that are difficult to recreate, understand and treat?
- Scientists develop a new way to test autism & epilepsy treatments: Why traditional mice cannot explain complex human brain disordersScientists have implanted human brain organoids into specially engineered mice. These human cells survived and connected with the animals' ...17 Sep, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
- In 1998, NASA flew crickets on Neurolab to study how spaceflight affects developing nervous systems; across the 16-day mission, they joined about 2,000 animals in spaceDuring the Neurolab mission, the space shuttle Columbia hosted 2,000 animals, crickets being one of them, to examine spaceflight's impacts ...02 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Science says crows remember faces of people who wronged them, here’s what their brains reveal about animal intelligenceWhen a crow responds to a specific person years after a significant encounter, its behavior suggests that the bird may have retained a memo...01 Sep, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
- Psychology says nicotine pouches and anxiety may be more closely connected than you think - Study raises concerns about how nicotine exposure may affect stress, mood and mental health, particularly among adolescentsNicotine pouches are promoted as a tobacco-free alternative to cigarettes. Nicotine stimulates the central nervous system, potentially wors...01 Sep, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
- No boss, no meetings, yet every bee knows exactly what to do. German scientists reveal how bees stay organised without managersGerman scientists have identified a gene that governs task allocation within bee colonies. This gene, doublesex, controls neural circuits r...29 Jul, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
- Psychology says holding hands for a long time isn’t just romance, it’s regulationSustained hand-holding is more than a gesture; it synchronizes physiological processes, reduces stress, and enhances emotional regulation b...10 Jul, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
- The Creature That Can Regrow Its Entire BrainPlanarian flatworms possess remarkable brain regeneration capabilities, thanks to specialized neoblast stem cells that can differentiate in...26 Apr, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- Why Some Animals Live Alone While Others Form Complex Societies: The Genetic FactorRecent studies reveal that changes in gene regulation, not just gene sequences, are crucial for the evolution of animal social behavior. Co...14 Mar, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
- A Tiny Parasite That Can Make Mice Lose Their Fear of CatsThe parasite Toxoplasma gondii infects mice, altering their fear responses to cats. Instead of avoiding cat odors, infected mice are drawn ...11 Mar, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
- Scientists Gave Mice and AI the Same Task, And The Results Were Strangely SimilarIn a groundbreaking study, mice and AI agents independently learned to cooperate on tasks, revealing shared principles of coordination. Bot...09 Mar, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
- Inside the Brain of a Fish That Changes Sex: The Hidden Survival TrickSome fish in oceans and reefs possess a remarkable ability to change their sex. This adaptation, known as sequential hermaphroditism, helps...05 Mar, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
- What If Animals Feel More Than We Think… and How Is Science Proving It?New scientific studies reveal animals possess complex inner lives. Dogs sense human emotions, while rats and mice exhibit sophisticated bra...05 Mar, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
- How Early Childhood Experiences Wire the Brain for Stronger Focus Later in LifeEarly childhood experiences shape a child's ability to focus. Brain development in the first years is crucial. Positive interactions and st...18 Feb, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- You’re not fat, just manipulated: Delhi doctor proves how some foods hijack brain's reward system. What's the solution?Senior Delhi surgeon Dr. Anshuman Kaushal explains that late-night cravings and overeating are often not about hunger but a “food noise” cr...21 Dec, 2025, 09.03 AM IST
- Scientists find sleep's secret power. It is related to your memoryOur brain operates in fascinating and complex ways. A recent study reveals that even while we sleep, our brain cells remain active, prepari...22 Sep, 2024, 06.46 PM IST
- Genes related to learning, memory, aggression date back to more than 650 million yearsThe genes necessary for learning, memory, aggression and other complex behaviours appeared approximately 650 million years ago, according t...18 Jul, 2023, 08.25 AM IST
- Fishes exhibit emotions, have ability to empathise: StudyNot just humans have emotions, folks!24 Mar, 2023, 03.24 PM IST
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