Neuroscience

Scientists explore the neurochemical machinery behind cocaine addiction

Scientists stimulate the thalamus with ultrasound to aid recovery from coma

A new prosthetic hand reaches out with the sense of touch

Amyloid beta, long implicated in Alzheimer's disease, may protect the brain from infection

Neural implants and smart software give a paralyzed patient the gift of movement

The road to recovery for victims of stroke can be arduous and involve relearning basic skills and activities.

Sitting Down With… Thomas Mellman, Professor and Director, Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Stress/Sleep Studies Program, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA.

Not all dopaminergic synapses are activated when stimulated – what can they teach us about neurotransmission?

Stroke sufferers may benefit from mild electrical stimulation of the brain

How can we get cytotoxic drugs through the blood–brain barrier – without permanent damage?