Altered Neural Control in Adolescents with Autism
Summary: Proactive control is not impaired in people on the autism spectrum; rather, individuals with ASD appear to employ proactive control in…
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Keeping the Beat: The Brain Science of Rhythm
Summary: A new study pinpoints neural markers of beat synchronization, clarifying how auditory perception and motor systems coordinate to align actions with…
Why You Love or Hate Coffee: The Biology Explained
Summary: Individual differences in coffee consumption appear to be partly genetic. New analysis estimates that 36% to 58% of how much coffee…
Psychedelics Boost Social Bonds and Prosocial Behavior in Ravers
Summary: Rhythmic drumming, energetic dancing, sleep disruption, and psychoactive substances—collectively described as the “4Ds” within rave culture—are linked to intense, transformative experiences…
How Clean Air Protects Your Brain and Memory
Summary: Recent research has linked air pollution, especially fine particulate matter (PM2.5), to higher risks of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline. New…
Can Mental Math Improve Emotional Well-Being?
Summary: Researchers report that activating the prefrontal cortex through mental arithmetic tasks is associated with stronger emotional regulation and may support mental…
Scientists Narrow Down Protein Links to Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia remains a serious mental disorder without a fully effective medical cure. To better understand the molecular changes that occur in the…
Subjective Memory Complaints Could Signal Cognitive Decline
Summary: A new study indicates that listening to people over 60 who report memory lapses may help clinicians identify early signs of…
Pregnancy Antidepressants Linked to Childhood Language Disorders
Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Linked to Increased Risk of Childhood Speech and Language Disorders Summary: Researchers report a 37% higher risk of…
Alzheimer’s-Linked Brain Cell Pathways Mapped in Mice
“Transportation” May Be at the Heart of Alzheimer’s Disease Scientists at The Johns Hopkins University have mapped the intricate, far-reaching branches of…
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