Macaque Brain Size Predicts Social Friendliness
Summary: New research shows that differences in social tolerance among macaque species are reflected in brain anatomy. MRI comparisons across multiple species…
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How Chronic Back Pain Heightens Sensitivity to Sound
Summary: People with chronic back pain often report that everyday noises—like a slamming door or a loud television—feel harsher or more overwhelming.…
Why Your Brain and Breathing Disconnect During Deep Sleep
Summary: Does the brain stop “listening” to the lungs during deep sleep? A new study suggests it does. Researchers report that in…
Scientists Identify Brain Switch That Triggers Imagination
Summary: Approximately 3% of people are born with aphantasia—the inability to form voluntary visual images in the mind. New research now shows…
AI Reveals Brain Fingerprint Linked to Chronic Pain
Summary: Chronic pain is often described as an “invisible disability” because clinicians have lacked objective measures—until now. A recent breakthrough shows that…
Why People Sync Their Bodies During Social Interaction
Summary: When two people click, their bodies often fall into sync—literally. A new comprehensive review examines interpersonal physiological synchrony: the tendency for…
Hidden Neural Defect Linking Autism and Parkinson’s Disease
Summary: Researchers at the University of Missouri report that young adults with autism may show early brain changes linked to Parkinson’s disease.…
What an AI Birdsong Decoder Reveals About the Human Brain
Summary: Canaries are accomplished vocal learners, capable of combining 30 to 40 distinct syllables into long, structured songs. Researchers have built TweetyBERT,…
Could Your Home Tap Water Increase Parkinson’s Risk?
Summary: Could the water you drink affect your brain? A large preliminary study finds a clear association between the age and type…
Study: AI Finds No Link Between Brain Structure and Navigation
Summary: New research challenges the long-standing idea that better navigators have visibly larger brain regions. Using advanced deep learning applied to MRI…
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