And other neuroscience news you may have missed in October 2023.

Gene therapies add or alter a person’s missing or mutated genes with a corrected version to prevent, treat, or cure a disease or disorder.

Neural circuits link several brain regions together — shaping our behaviors, actions, thoughts, and emotions. Habits are formed when certain circuits are repeatedly activated and strengthened.

For over a century twins have been helping researchers understand how our genes and environment influence our susceptibility to disease.

The human brain is neither the largest nor most complex brain in the animal kingdom. So what makes it special?

Learn why stepping on a Lego hurts so much and other facts about pain.

Grocery stores and hospitals transformed when the pandemic hit — as did the labs researching COVID-19.

Every day, technology helps us wake up, get ready for the day, and remember everything on our to-do list. But is our constant reliance on technology hurting our brains?

Differences between the immune systems of males and females — in particular, ones involving cells called microglia — might help explain why the risk for conditions such as autism and Alzheimer’s varies between the sexes.

Some cells grow to help turn off cells that inhibit movements, effectively allowing us to better fine-tune our movement.