How a Mother’s Voice Shapes Infant Language Development
Summary: Hearing their mother’s voice appears to support the development of language pathways in the brains of premature infants. In a randomized…
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How Induced Hypothermia Reduces Brain Damage After Injury
Summary: Scientists have identified a method to induce a reversible, hibernation-like state that protects the brain after injury without relying on external…
Why Hearing Beats Touch for Rhythm Perception in the Brain
Summary: A recent study shows that the human brain aligns its slow neural rhythms with a musical beat more reliably when the…
Life After a Near-Death Experience: What to Expect
Summary: New research from the University of Virginia shows that people who report near-death experiences (NDEs) often undergo deep changes in perspective,…
Study: Genetic Links Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health
Summary: Researchers who analyzed genetic data from more than 130,000 volunteers have pinpointed specific genes associated with trying cannabis and with how…
How ADHD Boosts Creativity and Innovation
Summary: New research presented at the ECNP congress shows that people with ADHD often demonstrate higher creative achievement, and that this advantage…
EEG Predicts Who Will Lose Libido on Antidepressants
Summary: A new study shows that brain serotonin activity, measured by a simple EEG-based test, can help predict which patients will develop…
Animal Consciousness: Can Animals Feel? New Roadmap
Summary: A philosophy researcher has created a practical decision tree to help scientists, ethicists, and policymakers evaluate which animals may be conscious.…
Inflammatory Brain Cells Identified as Drivers of Progressive MS
Summary: Researchers have identified a rare brain cell type that appears to drive chronic inflammation and neurodegeneration in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).…
Neurons That Thrive on Uncertainty Boost Learning and Adaptation
Summary: Researchers have identified a population of neurons in the orbitofrontal cortex that become especially active when outcomes are uncertain. These “uncertainty…
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