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Neuroscience

A guide to the University of Maryland Libraries' services, all in support of the study of neuroscience

Neuroscience Research at the UMD Libraries

Welcome to the Neuroscience Research Guide!

This guide is designed to help you navigate the many resources offered by the University Libraries. From journal databases to research data management, we are here to aid in your learning and research in Neuroscience. From this page you can:

  • Explore library resources that may be helpful to your learning or research.
  • Find research information for specific courses in Neuroscience. 
  • Learn about important scholarly skills such as research data management and citation managers.

As always, if you have any questions about this guide or about library services in general, please reach out to me, your subject specialist by emailing me from the box on the left, or stopping by my office in the STEM Library.

VPN & Proxy Services at UMD

The Libraries' online subscription resources can be accessed from computers and devices on campus and off-campus. When using devices off-campus, access is restricted to current UMD students, faculty, and staff. Below are methods for connecting to the Libraries' resources from off-campus locations. 

If you still need help, you can contact the UMD IT Service Desk at 301-405-1500 or itsupport@umd.edu. 

Neuroscience News

  • The surprising link between hearing loss, loneliness, and lifespanThis link opens in a new windowJul 5, 2025
    People who treat hearing loss with hearing aids or cochlear implants regain rich conversations, escape isolation, and may even protect their brains and lifespans—proof that better hearing translates into fuller living.
  • Scientists discovered how a scent can change your mindThis link opens in a new windowJul 4, 2025
    Mice taught to link smells with tastes, and later fear, revealed how the amygdala teams up with cortical regions to let the brain draw powerful indirect connections. Disabling this circuit erased the links, hinting that similar pathways in humans could underlie disorders like PTSD and psychosis, and might be tuned with future brain-modulation therapies.
  • New IQ research shows why smarter people make better decisionsThis link opens in a new windowJul 4, 2025
    Smarter people don’t just crunch numbers better—they actually see the future more clearly. Examining thousands of over-50s, Bath researchers found the brightest minds made life-expectancy forecasts more than twice as accurate as those with the lowest IQs. By tying cognitive tests and genetic markers to real-world predictions, the study shows how sharp probability skills translate into wiser decisions about everything from crossing the road to planning retirement—and hints that clearer risk information could help everyone close the gap.
  • New research confirms that neurons form in the adult brainThis link opens in a new windowJul 4, 2025
    Researchers from Sweden have discovered that the human brain continues to grow new cells in the memory region—called the hippocampus—even into old age. Using advanced tools to examine brain samples from people of all ages, the team identified the early-stage cells that eventually become neurons. These findings confirm that our brains remain more adaptable than previously believed, opening the door to potential treatments for memory loss and brain-related disorders.
  • Parkinson’s reversal? One drug brings dying brain cells back to lifeThis link opens in a new windowJul 3, 2025
    Stanford researchers discovered that dialing down an overactive enzyme, LRRK2, can regrow lost cellular “antennae” in key brain cells, restoring vital dopamine communication and neuroprotective signals in a mouse model of genetic Parkinson’s. After three months on the LRRK2-blocking drug MLi-2, damaged circuits revived and early signs of neuronal recovery emerged, hinting that timely treatment could not only halt but reverse disease progression—and perhaps benefit other Parkinson’s forms.
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