Research Articles
Unlocking Autism's Mysteries: The Vital Role of Postmortem Brain Research
Exploring how postmortem brain research is transforming our understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder through cellular analysis and tissue donation.
The Invisible Universe: Hunting for the Dark Matter That Shapes Our Cosmos
Explore the mysterious world of dark matter - the invisible substance that makes up 85% of our universe's matter. Learn about detection methods, experiments, and future research directions.
The Chemistry of Control: Pharmacological Treatments for Compulsive Sexual Behaviors
Exploring pharmacological treatments for compulsive sexual behaviors in offending individuals, including SSRIs, naltrexone, and anti-androgens.
How Zebrafish Are Unlocking the Mysteries of ADHD
Discover how zebrafish are revolutionizing ADHD research through genetic models, environmental exposure studies, and high-throughput drug screening.
The Sculpting of a Life: How Early Experience Shapes the Brain and Behavior
Explore how developmental psychobiology reveals how early experiences shape brain development and behavior from prenatal stages through adolescence.
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.
Not Just Subjects: The Quiet Revolution Transforming Medical Research
Exploring how patient-oriented research is transforming medical science by making patients active partners rather than passive subjects.
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 Twilight Zone of the Mind: Where Dreams, Hallucinations, and Sleep Collide
Exploring the scientific connections between hallucinations, dreams, and hypnagogic-hypnopompic experiences through neuroscience research.
The Silent Connection: How Sleep Shapes Brain Aging and Cognitive Decline
Exploring the critical relationship between sleep quality, brain aging, and cognitive disorders from the perspective of somnology.