Despite what enthusiasts might say, we can’t rush into using new brain stimulation technologies to cure diseases and treat pain until we fully understand how… Read more
Category: neuroscience
Scratching a scientific itch: Pitt scientists untangle the mysterious intricacies of itchiness
Remember that tingling sensation after your leg brushes up against a poison ivy plant? University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine neurobiologists are one step closer… Read more
Study Reveals Cortical Neurons that Suppress Muscle Activity are Important for Making Fast and Accurate Movements
It’s well-known that the primary motor cortex drives voluntary movements. This brain region holds the largest population of corticospinal neurons and is the site where… Read more
Pitt Wins $4.25 Million Grant for Tracing Brain-Body Circuits with Viruses
A neuroscience-focused research resource at the University of Pittsburgh has received a five-year, $4.25 million award from the National Institutes of Health to continue its… Read more