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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

  • Your brain has a hidden beat — and smarter minds sync to itThis link opens in a new windowJun 16, 2025
    When we focus, switch tasks, or face tough mental challenges, the brain starts to sync its internal rhythms, especially in the midfrontal region. A new study has found that smarter individuals show more precise and flexible coordination of slow theta waves during key decision-making moments. Using EEG recordings and cognitive testing, researchers discovered that it s not constant brainwave synchronization that matters most, but the brain s ability to dynamically adapt its rhythms like a well-tuned orchestra. This flexible neural harmony seems to be a hidden engine behind attention, reasoning, and intelligence.
  • CRISPR-edited stem cells reveal hidden causes of autismThis link opens in a new windowJun 14, 2025
    A team at Kobe University has created a game-changing resource for autism research: 63 mouse embryonic stem cell lines, each carrying a genetic mutation strongly associated with the disorder. By pairing classic stem cell manipulation with precise CRISPR gene editing, they ve built a standardized platform that mirrors autism-linked genetic conditions in mice. These models not only replicate autism-related traits but also expose key dysfunctions, like the brain s inability to clean up faulty proteins.
  • Brain food fight: Rutgers maps the hidden switch that turns cravings on and offThis link opens in a new windowJun 14, 2025
    Rutgers scientists have uncovered a tug-of-war inside the brain between hunger and satiety, revealing two newly mapped neural circuits that battle over when to eat and when to stop. These findings offer an unprecedented glimpse into how hormones and brain signals interact, with implications for fine-tuning today's weight-loss drugs like Ozempic.
  • Sugar shield restored: The breakthrough reversing brain aging and memory lossThis link opens in a new windowJun 13, 2025
    A protective sugar coating on brain blood vessels, once thought to be insignificant, turns out to play a vital role in preventing cognitive decline. Restoring this layer reversed damage and memory loss in aging brains, offering a fresh approach to treating neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Brain-computer interface restores real-time speech in ALS patientThis link opens in a new windowJun 12, 2025
    A team at UC Davis has made a major leap in neurotechnology, enabling a man with ALS to speak again through a brain-computer interface that converts thoughts into speech in real time. Unlike prior systems that translated neural signals into text, this one synthesizes actual voice with tone, pacing, and even melody, creating a near-conversational experience. The device interprets neural signals via implants and advanced AI, making it possible for users to speak new words, ask questions, and express emotions vocally. Though still early-stage, this breakthrough offers real hope for those silenced by neurological conditions.
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