Brain Blends Fast and Slow Signals to Shape Human Thought
Summary: Researchers mapped the brain connectivity of 960 individuals to uncover how fast and slow neural processes unite…
Poor Sleep Quality Accelerates Brain Aging
While the link between poor sleep and dementia has long been known, it was unclear whether poor sleep…
AI Brain Model Shows How Neurons Learn, and Where They Fail
Summary: A biologically grounded computational model built to mimic real neural circuits, not trained on animal data, learned…
Missing Brain Receptor May Hold the Key to Autism
Summary: Autistic adults show reduced availability of a key glutamate receptor, mGlu5, across widespread brain regions. This difference…
Engineered Protein Reveals Hidden Incoming Signals Between Neurons
Summary: Researchers have engineered a next-generation glutamate sensor, iGluSnFR4, capable of detecting the faintest incoming synaptic signals between…
Consciousness May Require a New Kind of Computation
Summary: A new theoretical framework argues that the long-standing split between computational functionalism and biological naturalism misses how…
My top dopamine-boosting morning routine
We often underestimate how much our morning rituals can set the tone for the rest of the day.…
Emotional Stress Triggers Instant Arousal From Deep Sleep
Summary: A new study uncovers a precise brain pathway that rapidly converts emotional stress into sudden wakefulness during…
Social Isolation Directly Speeds Up Cognitive Decline
Summary: Social isolation has a direct causal impact on how quickly cognitive function declines in later life, independent…
Tiny Gut Imposters Could Be Driving Multiple Sclerosis
Summary: New research reveals that when gut bacteria closely resemble the myelin sheath that protects nerve fibers, the…
FDA approves first at-home brain stimulation device for depression
Kamal Choudhury | Reuters New COVID booster guidelines set by FDA for healthy adults under 65 The FDA…
How the Brain Interprets Sarcasm, Tone, and Hidden Meaning
Summary: A large study of 800 adults shows that pragmatic language skills—the ability to understand sarcasm, indirect requests,…