How Does the Brain Choose What to Remember?
Discover how emotional events help the brain prioritize and preserve fragile memories, according to new research from cognitive neuroscience.
Sleep Disorders: Could They Predict Parkinson’s?
New research shows REM sleep disorder may predict Parkinson’s or dementia years before symptoms. Learn how early brain scans offer critical warnings.
Musicians and Pain: Can Training Rewire the Brain?
Do musicians really feel less pain? Explore how long-term music training reshapes the brain and changes pain perception, according to…
Brain Connectome: Can a Mouse Watching Movies Unlock the Mind?
Learn how scientists built the largest brain connectome by mapping a mouse's neurons while it watched Star Wars and The Matrix.
fMRI Technology: Is It More Advanced Than You Think?
Discover how fast, high-resolution fMRI is revolutionizing brain imaging and unlocking new possibilities in neuroscience research.
Natural Light Morning Sleep: Does It Help Fatigue?
Can natural light improve sleep and reduce morning fatigue? Learn how sunrise exposure may impact alertness and mental clarity.
Brain Areas for Reasoning: What Do We Really Know?
Researchers locate key brain regions for reasoning using lesion mapping, revealing insight into fluid intelligence and diagnosis of cognitive issues.
Gut Microbiome and Sleep Apnea: Is There a Link?
Can gut microbiota changes worsen sleep apnea? Learn how leaky gut, inflammation, and brain-gut signals may hold treatment potential.
Does Learning Rewire Your Brain?
New research shows learning changes brain wiring, strengthening signals and speeding communication between the thalamus and motor cortex.
How Does the Brain Regulate Generosity?
Discover how the brain's basolateral amygdala influences generosity and prosocial behavior, especially toward emotionally distant individuals.