Tobacco and Cannabis Together Alter Brain’s “Bliss Molecule” System
Summary: People who use both cannabis and tobacco show unique brain chemistry linked to higher anxiety, depression, and…
Disconnecting part of the brain sends it into a deep sleep
Surgically severing part of the brain can send the area into a deep sleep.Credit: Peter Cade/Getty Slow, sleep-like…
How Storytelling Style Shapes the Way the Brain Forms Memories
Summary: The way an event is described—through feelings or sensory detail—changes how the brain stores and recalls it.…
First Signs of Multiple Sclerosis Found Years Before Symptoms
Summary: Researchers have traced the earliest stages of multiple sclerosis (MS), showing that the immune system begins attacking…
Genetic basis of dyslexia found. 13 new genes identified
Is dyslexia hereditary—or is that just a long-repeated myth? A new genetic study led by Hayley Mountford reveals…
Can a Disconnected Brain Be Conscious?
Summary: A new study reveals that sleep-like slow-wave brain activity can persist for years in surgically disconnected brain…
New Alzheimer’s Mutation Weakens Brain’s Immune Defense
Summary: A new study has identified a mutation in the TREM2 gene that disrupts the brain’s ability to…
Child Abuse Leaves Lasting Biological Scars on the Brain and DNA
Summary: New research reveals that child maltreatment leaves measurable biological “scars” on DNA, altering brain structure and function.…
Exercise for brain health: This is the exact amount of exercise required per week to sharpen memory, increase brain power |
In an age when brain fog, forgetfulness, and digital overload are common, science keeps pointing to one simple,…
Science Says Avoiding Screens Will Not Reset Your Dopamine, But These 4 Activities Will
By now, we’ve all heard it: Taking a “dopamine detox” from screens can do wonders to rest our…
Scientists Identify New Gene Behind Hereditary Vision Loss
Summary: Researchers have identified a new genetic cause of hereditary optic atrophy—a condition that leads to gradual vision…
How emotional memories are engraved on the brain, with surprising helper cells
A type of brain cell called astrocytes play a crucial role in stabilizing memories in the brain.Credit: Jose…