How does the brain create mental images? A new study reveals that visual imagination and perception share a common neural code.

How does Alzheimer’s target specific brain cells? Researchers are building a multiscale model of the hippocampus to map neuronal loss and cognitive decline.

Can loneliness cause diabetes? A new AI study shows that insomnia and poor mental health significantly increase Type 2 diabetes risk.

Do dragonflies see like humans? Researchers discovered dragonflies use a red-sensing opsin identical to mammals. This study ...

How does war affect a child's senses? New research shows that 2023 war trauma caused atypical sensory processing in 48% of young survivors.

Can grapes and turmeric help treat Alzheimer’s? A new study shows that combining resveratrol and curcumin derivatives with ...

Why is autism more common in men? A new study identifies the MDGA1 gene mutation and the protective role of estrogen in females.

Can zebrafish help find autism treatments? Scientists used pharmaco-behavioral profiling to identify FDA-approved drugs, like ...

Summary: For decades, scientists have known that the protein tau acts like a wildfire in the brain, leaping from region to ...

What do LSD and Psilocybin have in common? A new study reveals a universal brain fingerprint for psychedelic drugs.

A massive new study suggests that optimism is a powerful “psychosocial asset” for healthy aging. Researchers analyzed data from over 9,000 participants in the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) and ...

How do double shifts affect stress? New research shows nurses working prolonged hours experience a 200% increase in midnight cortisol levels.