Neural pathway in mice sheds light on how the brain regulates learned immune responses

The brain of humans and other animals is known to contribute to the protection of the body from infections. Past studies have ...
Ars Technica

Researchers isolate memorization from problem-solving in AI neural networks

When engineers build AI language models like GPT-5 from training data, at least two major processing features emerge: memorization (reciting exact text they’ve seen before, like famous quotes or ...
Nature

Neural pathways for reward and relief promote fentanyl addiction

Neuroscientists find that two distinct neural pathways are responsible for the addictive properties of the opioid fentanyl: one mediates reward, the other promotes the seeking of relief from symptoms ...
GEN

Key Neural Pain-Sensing Pathway Recreated in a Lab Dish

Stanford Medicine investigators have replicated, in a lab dish, one of the most prominent human nervous pathways for sensing pain. This nerve circuit transmits sensations from the body’s skin to the ...
News Medical

Study reveals how brain pathways aid motor recovery after injury

Stroke and spinal cord injuries can severely impair motor functions, and understanding how to promote recovery is a critical challenge. While damaged neurons in the brain and spinal cord have limited ...