How the Brain Reactivates Emotional Experiences
Key Questions Answered:Q: Why do emotional memories feel more vivid than neutral ones?A: Because emotional memory encoding involves…
Hunger Sharpens Sleep Rhythms That Solidify Memories
Summary: New research shows that the brain’s slow oscillations and sleep spindles — key rhythms that consolidate memories…
Study Reveals Biological Bias in Baby Boy or Girl Odds
Summary: A massive study of over 58,000 women shows that families may have their own subtle biological bias…
More Than Serotonin: How Psychedelics Engage the Whole Brain
Summary: Classical psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline are known for activating the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor, but a…
Why Antidepressants Work Better for Some
Summary: A meta-analysis of gene expression data from humans and rodents reveals key biological pathways influencing response to…
Genetic Link Between Cannabis Use Disorder and Mental Health
Summary: A large genetic study reveals that cannabis use disorder (CanUD) is strongly linked to increased risk for…
How the Brain Selects Between Perception and Memory
Summary: The brain constantly toggles between focusing on external sensory information and internal mental representations like memories, plans,…
Toxoplasma Parasite Influences Personality and Aggression
Summary: New research highlights how parasitic infections can alter brain chemistry and behavior in humans. Toxoplasma gondii, among…
Overactive Anterior Insula May Fuel Anxiety and Depression
Summary: New research shows that elevated glutamate-glutamine (Glx) levels in the anterior insular cortex (AIC) make people more…