A study she led, recently published in Nature Communications, provides an intriguing answer: The brain evaluates the images it is processing against a “reality threshold.” If the signal passes the ...

Picture an apple, any apple. As long as you don’t have aphantasia—the inability to visualize things in your mind’s eye—this suggestion triggers brain activity that’s surprisingly similar to what ...

Researchers have created one of the most detailed virtual mouse cortex simulations ever achieved by combining massive biological datasets with the extraordinary power of Japan’s Fugaku supercomputer.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) like Ozempic (semaglutide) and Wegovy (semaglutide) have gained popularity for their effectiveness in supporting blood sugar control in those with ...

Neural tissue engineering aims to mimic the brain's complex environment, the extracellular matrix, which supports nerve cell growth, development, and proper connectivity. This environment is carefully ...

Pregnancy brain, often called “mum brain” or “momnesia”, refers to the common experience of mild cognitive changes such as forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating and mental fog during and shortly ...

That sharp flinch during a violent movie scene is familiar to many people. A hand slams, a body falls, and your own muscles tighten in response. The reaction feels instant and personal, even though ...