Study pinpoints origins of creativity in the brain
Researchers at the University of Utah Health in the USA have used advanced brain imaging to uncover the neurological basis of creative thought.
Study unravels how our brains track time
A study by University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in the United States reveals that our perception of time is influenced by experiences rather than a fixed internal clock.
Imaging technology captures how neurons communicate with new clarity
Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Canada have uncovered the atomic structure of a neuron communication enzyme, advancing understanding of synaptic function for neurological conditions.
Transparent skull implant opens up new ‘window’ in brain monitoring
Researchers from the University of Southern California, USA, have developed a groundbreaking transparent skull implant to enable high-resolution, non-invasive brain imaging.
Brain damage reveals part of the brain necessary for helping others
Researchers from the University of Birmingham and the University of Oxford in the UK have identified a brain region crucial for prosocial behaviour and its potential impact on addressing global challenges.
Fragment of human brain unlocks largest-ever dataset of neural connections
Harvard University in the USA, in collaboration with Google, has achieved a major advancement in mapping human brain connections at an unprecedented synaptic resolution.
To understand cognition—and its dysfunction—neuroscientists must learn its rhythms
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Tiny brain bubbles carry complete codes
Researchers discovered that brain vesicles carry unique biological instructions, differing significantly in Alzheimer’s patients, potentially offering new insights into disease progression and treatment avenues.
Mechanism found to determine which memories last
Researchers at NYU have discovered a mechanism by which the brain selects and consolidates important memories during sleep, involving sharp wave-ripples in the hippocampus.
How fear unfolds inside our brains
Neurobiologists at UC San Diego unveil how stress triggers generalized fear, offering potential avenues for targeted mental health interventions.