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

This year’s Breakthrough Prizes honor advances in CAR T cancer therapies, cystic fibrosis, and Parkinson’s disease.

New details of the molecular process by which our cells consume themselves point to therapeutic potential.

Once thought only to attack neurons, immune cells turn out to be vital for central nervous system function.

Gaining a better understanding of the dynamic and reciprocal interactions between cancer cells and the tumor microenvironment is essential for improving patient diagnosis and treatment.

Meet some of the people featured in the October 2019 issue of The Scientist.

A snapshot of the highest-F1000-ranked articles in neuroscience and related areas

The Scientist’s annual competition uncovered a bonanza of interesting technologies that made their way onto the market and into labs this year.

As the eminent institution moves to recover from the David Baltimore scandal, some scientists continue in assessing its impact A business-as-usual mood prevails these days at New York City's Rockefeller University. The prestigious research institution is moving to regain its balance following the dizzying chain of events leading to the December resignation of scandal-hounded scientist David Baltimore from its presidency. Meanwhile, university scientists and administrators around the United St

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.