Read perspectives on how stress can affect teens as they navigate challenges. #NationalStressAwarenessDay vist.ly/4dbg5

Huda Akil’s research on pain and stress illuminates the brain’s own resources for combatting physical and mental distress. #NationalStressAwarenessDay vist.ly/4dasr

Computational neuroscience helps us understand the brain not only as an organ, but as a system. vist.ly/4d6c6

Here’s a song about why you might get nauseous sitting in the back of a moving car. vist.ly/4ctmd

Our genomes are peppered with DNA segments called retrotransposons that can move from place to place. When unleashed, some can kill nerves and promote inflammation — a discovery that may inspire treatments for neurodegeneration. @KnowableMagazine vist.ly/4cpgm

We may be hardwired to look at spiders and snakes differently than other critters, but we aren’t born afraid of them. vist.ly/4cepx

This catchy song highlights women who have made major contributions to the neuroscience field. vist.ly/4bzrq

Dive into the depths of the brain with neuroscientists from across the country at Little Bird Brewing on Sunday, November 16th from 6:30pm to 9pm.

Paulo Graziano highlights the adverse impacts of fidget spinners, arguing they largely distract children more than they aid in concentration.#ADHDAwarnessMonth vist.ly/4bvj8

Unlike other organs, the brain is generally considered germ free. But in recent years, this question has been up for debate among some neuroscientists. vist.ly/4bmnv

Studies in rats indicate that binge-watching cartoons or overdoing screen time at young ages may impair their tiny brains' growth!🐭📺#ADHDAwarenessMonth vist.ly/4bcik

Whether you’re envisioning shapes in the clouds or picturing a drawing in your mind, we’re all capable of being imaginative. But where does this mental visualization come together in the brain? vist.ly/4b8e6

Here‘s why drinking coffee makes you feel more awake. vist.ly/4at9k

From professional to youth leagues, the hockey world is debating how to reduce concussion risk among players while preserving the spirit of the sport. #NationalSportsDay vist.ly/4amid

Congrats to our 2025 Brain Awareness Video Contest winners! 🎉#BAVC25 🥇🏆 “Something to Savor: The Neuroscience of Flavor” by Gina Rizzo, Allison George, Diana Guarino & Lindsey Czarnecki 🥈”The Shape of Our Memories” by Yewon Jun 🥉”The Caffeine Conundrum” by Andi Liu

L. Eugene Arnold is part of a five-year, NIH-funded study exploring brainwave-controlled videogames as a treatment for ADHD. #ADHDAwarnessMonth vist.ly/4acxg

Vote for your favorite 2025 Brain Awareness Video Contest entry! People’s Choice voting is open through Wednesday October 15! 🔗 vist.ly/47ujn #BAVC25 #neurosky #neuroskyence

Recent research shows how microgravity changes key structures in the brain associated with waste removal and suggests implications for returning to life on Earth. #WorldSpaceWeek vist.ly/4a4fc

ICYMI: Novel Gene Therapy Offers New Hope for Slowing Huntington’s. And other neuroscience news you may have missed in September 2025. vist.ly/492j2

New research suggests that to maintain a healthy brain, we should tend our gut microbiome. The best way to do that right now is not through pills and supplements, but better food. #WorldMentalHealthDay vist.ly/49zrm

Inflammation is a key immune response. But when it becomes chronic, lingering inflammatory proteins in the blood can pose a threat to brain health. vist.ly/49v2q

Staying informed about the latest advancements in neuroscience research can help us better understand and combat depression. Explore these resources to learn more about depression & the research advancing the development of treatments. #NationalDepressionScreeningDay vist.ly/49v8n

Submit your vote for #BAVC25 People’s Choice by giving your favorite video a thumbs up! vist.ly/49qig

2025 Chemistry Nobel Goes to Molecular Sponges That Purify Water, Store Energy, and Clean Up the Environment

Ben Rein and Maria Tavares have a theory on why online interactions can bring the troll out of any of us.

Some scientists are harnessing the unique environment of space to study aging and neurodegeneration by sending brain organoids to the International Space Station. #WorldSpaceWeek vist.ly/49j4v

Immune cells throughout the brain and body influence the processing of fear and anxiety, and their dysfunction may underly mental health disorders. vist.ly/49h4m

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded jointly to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi “for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.” This Collection celebrates the award and recognizes the winners’ achievements. #medsky 🧪

Fundamental discoveries promote healthy living and treatment of disease. vist.ly/49h37

October is #ADHDawarenessMonth Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by excessively inattentive, hyperactive, or impulsive behaviors. vist.ly/49fha

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Today, we celebrate the educators who inspire, empower, and shape the future one lesson at a time. 🎉 To honor you, we’ve gathered some amazing educator resources to help you continue doing what you do best. From lesson plans to resources— it’s all here. 👉 Check them out here: vist.ly/49c8i

Inflammation is a key immune response. But when it becomes chronic, lingering inflammatory proteins in the blood can pose a threat to brain health. vist.ly/482pi

Playing music may keep your brain healthy and fit as you age. #InternationalMusicDay vist.ly/48xju

Submit your vote for #BAVC25 People’s Choice by giving your favorite video a thumbs up! vist.ly/48utk

Biomarkers can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s earlier, giving patients more time to pursue interventions to slow disease progression. #WorldAlzheimersMonth vist.ly/48py6

Fyi if you're an educator looking for videos about the brain and/or how neuroscience is done, check out @brainfacts.org's YouTube page: youtube.com/@brainfactsorg It includes submissions to their Brain Awareness Week video contest, which can be quite fun! #neuroskyence

Touch can have a calming effect on the brain, thanks to its regulating effect on the amygdala. #WorldHeartDay vist.ly/48jxz

Adults who learn to regulate their own feelings can model emotions that improve communication with children — helping kids navigate their future emotions. vist.ly/48a2k

See how well you know your stuff about the limbic system, its bits and pieces, and what they do with these fun flashcards! vist.ly/48a97

Preliminary findings provide insight into how specific sleep patterns could be an early indicator of this type of dementia. #WorldAlzheimersMonth vist.ly/485bg

You’ve submitted your videos, and now it’s time to vote for your favorite! #BAVC25 People’s Choice award is open now through October 15! vist.ly/47xrc

Boost your understanding of the basal ganglia with these interactive flashcards! Don't miss out, start learning now! vist.ly/47u7z

Viruses like SARS-CoV-2, HIV, and herpes simplex virus can ignite inflammation to disrupt immune system and brain function, triggering symptoms like brain fog. vist.ly/47qgn

Check out the top 10 videos from #BAVC25 and vote for your favorite for the People's Choice award! Give the video a 👍by October 15! vist.ly/47ng7

Alzheimer’s disease slowly kills brain cells, damaging memory and cognition. #WorldAlzheimersDay vist.ly/47ki8

Research at the Calgary Brain Bank bridges the gap between exploratory animal models and human clinical trials. It may also upend decades of thinking about Alzheimer’s in the process. #WorldAlzheimersDay vist.ly/47k67

Check out the top 10 videos from #BAVC25 and vote for your favorite for the People's Choice award! Give the video a 👍by October 15! vist.ly/47b3e

Expand your understanding of the human brainstem! Dive into its parts and functions with these informative flashcards. vist.ly/475rr

ICYMI: Mental Map of the Body Stays Consistent After Amputation And other neuroscience news you may have missed in August 2025. vist.ly/46zx7