Is consciousness something the brain produces, or is it woven into the fabric of reality itself? Renowned neuroscientist Christof Koch is challenging long-held scientific assumptions by confronting ...

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The cells that line the blood vessels in our brains are highly selective. By deciding which molecules are allowed in and out ...

Why can images of things we have seen seem so real when we later recall them from memory? A new study led by Cedars-Sinai ...

Scientists have finally uncovered the missing link in how our bodies absorb queuosine, a rare micronutrient crucial for brain ...

A new optical illusion excellently illustrates just how finicky our eyes are when it comes to perceiving colors. Unfortunately, staring at it too long with a friend may kick off an argument much like ...

A new study suggests targeting a certain protein could one day stop neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Science-backed strategies The brain does not simply deteriorate with age. Research over the past decade has shifted how ...

Metformin has been prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes to manage blood sugar for more than 60 years, but scientists ...

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Playing video games may seem like a harmless way to unwind after a long day at work or school. However, gameplay can sometimes dip into something deeper and more consuming. As gaming technology has ...