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A man who underwent brain stimulation had previously tried 20 treatments for his depression Damien Fair et al./cc-by 4.0 Men suffering from severe depression for over…
If you think we’ve already asked, do you know precisely what Déjà Vu is? If you’re among the wise, you’ll say it’s a peculiar sensation that…
Movie nights may have deeper significance South_agency/Getty Images Research indicates that individuals are more inclined to forge friendships if their brains react similarly to movie clips,…
Ibogain, a psychedelic substance, is derived from the roots of the Iboga plant Farmer Dods / Alamy The psychedelic substance ibogaine has been shown to slow…
Our brains are glowing. While this phenomenon isn’t visible to the naked eye, scientists have the ability to detect faint light that permeates the skull. Recent…
Ribosome (center) responsible for synthesizing protein (red) from mRNA. Dark purple strands illustrate transfer RNAs involved in protein production. The underlying factors contributing to cellular senescence…
Mitochondria may have more functions than just energy production CNRI/Science Photo Library The energy-producing organelles in cells, known as mitochondria, may also influence sleep patterns. Research…
Changes in brain structure over time Temet/Getty Images The Covid-19 pandemic may have hastened brain aging, even prior to infection. Studies indicate that early in the…
A recent study from the University of Colorado Boulder indicates that erythritol, a widely used non-nutritive sweetener, may be linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular…
Recent research indicates that older adults who play musical instruments tend to have healthier brains. One investigation examined the impacts of decades of music practice, while…
False-colored nuclear magnetic resonance images of children’s brains CNRI/Science Photo Library New research indicates that children with anorexia nervosa are undergoing significant brain changes that go…
Microglia are specialized immune cells in the brainScience Photo Library/Alamy The process of replacing immune cells in the brain halts the advancement of a rare and…
All organs seem to be equally unimportant for longevity westend61 gmbh / alamy In the quest for a long life, it appears that not all organs…
Is soil truly an antidepressant? Cavan’s Image/Aramie Numerous intriguing claims about gardening have circulated, especially one that insists, “The soil acts as an antidepressant.” According to…
Generates brain cells from the hippocampus that proliferate in cultureArthur Chien/Science Photo Library The ongoing debate about whether adults can produce new brain cells takes a…
Pria Anand sees “a vast marginal space” between health and illness David Degner Electric of the Heart Pria Anand (Virago) (UK); Washington Square Press (US) As…
How does the brain encourage us to make up for our sleep loss? Connect Images/Getty images Researchers have identified mouse neurons that assist the brain in…
A man with paralysis is connected to a brain-computer interface system Lisa E. Howard/Mitely Wairagkar et al. 2025 Men who have lost their ability to speak…
Immunofluorescence-stained tadpoles visualize internal anatomy, utilizing brain-tracking devices implanted as embryos. Hao Sheng et al. 2025, Jia Liu Lab/Harvard SEAS Do our brains really develop from…
Modern machine learning technology has demonstrated the ability to visualize our dreams. But what if you wish to take it a step further and share your…
Magnetic resonance image scan of the human brain Phanie/Sipa Press/Alamy A device designed for facial and neck massage suggests it might enhance the brain’s waste removal…
Six years ago, a Canadian neurologist noticed unusual symptoms among a group of patients in New Brunswick, a province next to Maine. Dr. Arie Marrello reported…
Vitamin K is a crucial nutrient primarily found in green vegetables and may play a vital role in safeguarding the brain from cognitive decline. Recent research…
The human brain is so complex that the scientific brain has a hard time understanding it. Nerve tissue, the size of a grain of sand, could…
In the dimly lit room, broken symphonies of rattles, hums, and wobbles danced off the walls. However, the musicians responsible were nowhere to be seen. Upon…
Dear reader, I have a confession: I suffer from the illness that young people call “Brain corruption” Things I can’t think deeply after scrolling too much…
An investigation is underway at a Boston area hospital involving five nurses who worked in the same department and developed brain tumors. Mass General Brigham Newton…
Ralph Hollogay, a pioneering anthropologist who emphasized the importance of changes in brain structure in human evolution, passed away on March 12th at his Manhattan home…
A device has been created by scientists that can translate speech ideas into spoken words in real time.Although still in the experimental stage, the goal is…
Chinese researchers have made progress in the field of inter-animal organ transplantation with a successful pig kidney transplant reported on Wednesday. They believe that pig liver…
Budgerigars has exceptional voices ImageBroker.com / Alamy The Budgerigars are some of the most fashionable birds, and it is reflected in their brains. The Budgie Brains…
We share 98.8% of DNA with our closest living relatives, chimpanzees. However, despite this almost identical genetic blueprint, chimpanzees have not built civilizations, fought wars, or…
Have you ever measured your hip to hip ratio? Chances are, you probably haven’t. However, there is an important reason why you should start. Recent research…
Have you found that the orange circle on the left is smaller than the orange circle on the right?Radoslaw Wincza et al. (2025) Optical fantasies may…
Are you looking to keep your mind sharp as you age? One secret could be as simple as regularly exercising your brain with mathematics and reading…
“Brain corruption” was named the term Oxford’s year 2024. This is defined as the “degradation of a person’s mental or intellectual state” that arises from seeing…
If you’re like Khloe Kardashian, who recently turned 40, you may have considered testing your biological age to see if you feel younger than your actual…
Could scientists use parasites in your brain to treat diseases? The concept of utilizing parasites as a medical tool may sound unconventional, but it offers hope…
The human brain is like an electrified sphere, considered the most complex object in the universe. Sometimes, don’t you wish it would just quiet down, especially…
Manipulating neuron types can make snacks more likely to resist 5M3Photos/Getty Images Neurons in the mouse brain tell them to stop eating when they have enough…