Research Articles
Unlocking the Brain's Black Box: A Glimpse into the Future at the BU Neurology Symposium
Explore the groundbreaking research presented at the First Annual BU Neurology Symposium, featuring revolutionary insights into Parkinson's disease and brain science.
Ben Barres: The Glia Revolutionary Who Transformed Neuroscience and Fought for Diversity
Explore the groundbreaking work of Ben Barres, the neuroscientist who revolutionized our understanding of glial cells while championing diversity in science.
The Changing Brain: Unraveling the Neuropathology of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Exploring the neurobiological foundations of autism spectrum disorders, from brain structure differences to genetic factors and emerging treatments.
The Itch You Can't Scratch: How Chronic Pain and Skin Disease Are Linked
Exploring the surprising connections between touch, pain, and your skin's health with pain scientists Dr. Cheryl Stucky and Francie Moehring.
The Science of Subjectivity: Unraveling the Brain's Conscious Experience
Exploring the neurobiological and evolutionary underpinnings of subjective experience and consciousness through cutting-edge neuroscience research.
The Epilepsy Paradox: How an Ancient Illness May Activate the Brain's Hidden Defenses
Exploring the evolutionary puzzle of epilepsy and its potential hidden benefits in neuroplasticity, pain relief, and immune system activation.
The Electric Brain: How Neuroscience Is Revolutionizing Treatment for Movement Disorders
Explore how electrophysiology techniques are transforming diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders like Parkinson's disease through deep brain stimulation and machine learning.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder as a Physical Injury: How Trauma Reshapes Your Brain and Body
Explore how PTSD functions as a physical injury to the brain's fear-processing system, altering neural pathways and stress response mechanisms.
The Squid, the Scientist, and the Search for Pain Relief
A groundbreaking study seeking answers to a pressing question: how do we relieve pain in cephalopods like the hummingbird bobtail squid?
The Grinding Code: How Your Life Experiences Rewire Your Jaw
Explore the groundbreaking research connecting epigenetics to bruxism through hyper-narrative neural networks and discover how stress biologically tags DNA to reshape jaw muscle control.