Self-sabotage may reflect the brain’s need for control and safety
Self-harming and self-sabotaging behaviors, from skin picking to ghosting people, all stem from evolutionary survival mechanisms, according to…
Small shifts in blood sodium may influence human brain excitability
Even within the healthy range, small differences in blood sodium were associated with measurable changes in brain excitability,…
Consciousness May Depend on the Physics of the Brain, Not Just Code
The human brain is capable of processing advanced information, but not in the same way that computers do.…
Biomimetic brain modeling mirrors animal learning and neural dynamics
A new computational model of the brain based closely on its biology and physiology not only learned a…
Stroke impacts speech sound integration, not speed, study reveals
Following stroke, some people experience a language disorder that hinders their ability to process speech sounds. How do their…
Study shows AI can predict language success after cochlear implants
AI model using deep transfer learning – the most advanced form of machine learning – predicted with 92…
Brain boosting tip of the day: Forget 10,000 steps, ‘exercises snacks’ are better than gym
Forget Workouts: ‘Exercise Snacks’ Are the Lazy Way to a Smarter Brain And Scientists Are Shocked Forget marathon…
Bridging neuroscience and LLMs for efficient, interpretable AI systems
NSLLM bridges LLMs and neuroscience Large language models (LLMs) have become crucial tools in the pursuit of artificial…
Engineered sensor reveals the brain’s hidden chemical conversations
Scientists have engineered a protein able to record the incoming chemical signals of brain cells (as opposed to…
Exercise Benefits Executive Function During Class
Charles Hillman has known for a long time that exercise has a positive impact on the brain. This…
Depression and anxiety linked to increased risk of heart attack or stroke — Harvard Gazette
Patients with depression are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and a new study suggests that stress may…
Early research shows benefits of social media break — Harvard Gazette
If you’ve ever thought a break from social media might be good for your head space, new research…