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Scientists Reveal Structure of Pain Sensor
Scientists have finally resolved the structure of the molecule that responds to chili peppers, high temperatures and spider toxins.
A Missing Genetic Link in Human Evolution
Mysterious episodes of genetic duplication in our great ape ancestors may have paved the way for human evolution.
Inside a Brain Circuit, the Will to Press On
A rare brain stimulation study suggests that a brain circuit known as the “salience network” contributes to differences in our ability to overcome challenges and cope with stress.
In Brain’s ‘Rich Club,’ Meetings of the Mind
Neuroscientists have identified a network of highly linked brain regions that could prove essential in integrating information and facilitating higher-order cognitive tasks.
Our Bodies, Our Data
New technologies have launched the life sciences into the age of big data. Biologists must now make sense of their windfall.
Nature’s Loopy Architecture
In the complex architecture that ferries fluids in plants and brains, scientists are finding a model of resilience.
Evidence That Machines Learn Like Us
Studies show that computer models called “neural networks” behave strikingly similar to actual brains when performing certain tasks, suggesting the two may learn in the same way.