A collection of images from previous neuroscience articles, including those of an octopus in a chamber, artistic renditions of a brain, brain scans, and an image of neural connections in vitro.
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This year, neuroscience researchers made important discoveries related to how neurodegeneration attacks the human brain, hooked cultured neurons up to machinery to teach them to play a video game, and more.

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The Top Retractions of 2022

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Ten Years of CRISPR

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Our Favorite Neuroscience Stories of 2021

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The Scientist Editors’ Favorite Stories of 2021

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Remembering Those We Lost in 2021

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Our Favorite Genetics Stories of 2021

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The Top Retractions of 2021

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What We Learned About COVID-19 in 2021

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Our Favorite Cancer Stories of 2021

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The Biggest Breakthroughs in Cell Biology in 2025

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The Gollum Effect: 44 Percent of Scientists Report Territorial Research Experiences

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Universe 25 Experiment

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Advancing Alzheimer’s Disease Detection with Brain-Derived pTau217 Assays

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Exploring Immune Diversity at the Single-Cell Level

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December 2025, Issue 1

Wooden Neurons: An Artistic Vision of the Brain

A neurobiologist, who loves the morphology of cells, turns these shapes into works of art made from wood.

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Advancing Alzheimer’s Disease Detection with Brain-Derived pTau217 Assays

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Exploring Immune Diversity at the Single-Cell Level

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Driving Innovation with Cell Culture Essentials

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