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.

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

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

Researchers are using souped-up mass spectrometry to localize proteins within brain cells.

Researchers and pharma companies have tried to attack this disease by reducing amyloid plaques, but inflammation may be the real culprit.

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

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.

Lyme disease–causing bacteria can outmaneuver antibiotics in vitro and manipulate the mouse immune system.

Modifying mouse memories; mitochondria-disrupting antibiotics; horizontal gene transfer across animals; T cells target dengue; optogenetics without the genetics