Breaking down the brain for everyone to understand
We may think our memory is set in stone, but it’s more like wet clay. From false childhood memories to wrongful convictions, explore the science behind how our memories can deceive us — and how they could still be trusted if handled with care.
Your brain fires billions of electrical signals every second, but when they get out of hand, it can lead to devastating seizures. Learn how the creation and use of treatments for epilepsy have unlocked some of the brain’s secrets.
An exploration into the ‘nets’ that surround your brain cells, and how they influence your thoughts and behavior
He was neither a researcher nor a doctor, but Henry Molaison – better known as Patient H.M. – is one of the most famous people in the history of neuroscience.
New research finds that our brain is constantly changing the way it views the world – even when nothing around us is actually changing. Talk about a wandering mind!
There is no magic food that can make you smarter, but maintaining a balanced diet is necessary to keep your brain healthy. Learn how different foods and diets can support brain health.
Our tendency to forget names, passwords, and skills is a source of endless frustration. However, this forgetfulness might actually be crucial for optimal brain function.
What if you could remember every day of your life?
Several myths about the brain are so popular that you might not realize they’re false. We’ll break down what these myths claim, where they came from, and whether there’s any truth behind them.
ChatGPT is able to write entire essays and explain rocket science while speaking in Shakespearean English. But does it have enough to take the world intelligence title from the human brain?
Now that we’ve peered into distant galaxies and put a man on the moon, the true final frontier may be our very own brains!
Losing your memory can be devastating, but a promising new study is paving the way toward a new approach to treating memory loss.
The neurotransmitter and its receptors are even more exciting than you think!
Feeling hungry all the time? Your memory may be to blame!
Recent developments in our understanding of how COVID-19 affects the brain have led scientists to revisit an old idea that Alzheimer’s could be virally induced.
New insights into the link between exercise and improved cognition
Some people lack the ability to visualize in their minds. What makes their brain different?
How does the brain determine if someone is a friend or a stranger?
A new study found that activating memories through learning-associated sound cues during sleep improved the performance of a motor task
What makes some images easier to remember than others?
Part of the answer to “why can’t I remember where I put it ?!?!”
A recent study suggests that an Alzheimer’s disease-related protein could explain why specific neurons die first.
Scientists may have found a way to prevent age-related memory loss.
Brain fog is a common symptom of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome but what causes altered brain function, and could this be happening in patients infected with COVID-19?
Scientists find neurological signatures of dissociation
Special cells in the brain help you navigate your world
How is memory affected by stress? It all comes down to timing.
Recent research suggests microglia, the immune cells in your brain, are responsible for forgetting memories.
How can scientists and health professionals harness the power of music for more than just dancing?
Neuronal insulation provided by myelin is important for a type of memory formation
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