To understand how memories are formed and maintained, neuroscientists travel far beyond the cell body in search of answers.

Conversations between the immune and central nervous systems are proving to be essential for the healthy social behavior, learning, and memory.

As nonconventional medical treatments become increasingly mainstream, we take a look at the science behind some of the most popular.

The Scientist covered some of the events that made this year's festival memorable.

From a rapid molecular test for COVID-19 to tools that can characterize the antibodies produced in the plasma of patients recovering from the disease, this year’s winners reflect the research community’s shared focus in a challenging year.

Nucleic acid aptamers and protein scaffolds could change the way researchers study biological processes and treat disease.

Glial cells were once considered neurons’ supporting actors, but new methods and model organisms are revealing their true importance in brain function.

Absence of human contact is associated with declines in cognitive function. But as the COVID-19 pandemic brings concerns about the potential harms of isolation to the fore, researchers are still hunting for concrete evidence of a causal role as well as possible mechanisms.

From determining structures to figuring out functions, brain-mapping scientists are applying new technologies to understand the hub of the central nervous system.

The COVID-19 pandemic is still with us. Biomedical innovation has rallied to address that pressing concern while continuing to tackle broader research challenges.