Summary: New intracranial recordings reveal how the brain groups words into phrases during reading. Source: Cornell University How does the brain move from reading individual words to understanding full sentences? An international research team, including cognitive scientists from Cornell, presents direct physiological evidence showing how the human brain constructs phrase structure in real time as … Read more

Summary: Some people with a rare condition called hemi-prosopometamorphosia (hemi-PMO) perceive distortions on the same half of every face they view, regardless of angle or orientation. New findings suggest the human visual system aligns every face to a common internal template so faces can be compared more easily to those stored in memory. Source: Dartmouth … Read more

In a world of accelerating change and growing complexity, influence belongs to those who take action—especially to those who act with determination and persistence. Motivation is one of our most valuable resources. When combined with action, its power depends on how we focus our attention and effort. Why is it that we are all born … Read more

Summary: Using a highly adaptable CRISPR-based prime editing approach, researchers successfully restored sight in mice with retinitis pigmentosa. Source: Rockefeller University Press Researchers in China have restored vision in mice affected by retinitis pigmentosa, a leading cause of inherited blindness in humans. The work, scheduled for publication on March 17 in the Journal of Experimental … Read more

Psychodrama therapy uses action, role-play, and group dynamics to help an individual—the protagonist—explore and resolve emotional conflicts across the many roles they play in life (parent, partner, sibling, employee, and so on). It combines principles from psychology, sociology, and theatre to create a vivid, experiential setting for insight, change, and interpersonal repair. This Article Contains: … Read more

Summary: A new computational model clarifies how ketamine, an anesthetic and rapid-acting antidepressant, changes brain activity. By simulating ketamine’s interactions with NMDA receptors in cortical circuits, the model links molecular blocking to altered neuronal firing patterns and the oscillatory brain states associated with dissociation, sedation, and potential therapeutic benefits for depression. Key Facts: Ketamine acts … Read more

Summary: New research finds that couples who view sexual satisfaction as something that requires effort and maintenance enjoy more stable and satisfying sex lives in long-term relationships than those who see sexual compatibility as an automatic sign of being soulmates. Source: University of Toronto. Believing that a healthy sex life requires effort — rather than … Read more

When clients come to counseling, they want change, clarity, guidance, and practical help to move past challenges. Counseling can produce meaningful, long-lasting improvements across many areas of life. While a strong therapeutic relationship is essential, selecting effective psychological interventions that address capability, opportunity, motivation, and behavior is equally important. This article outlines widely used counseling … Read more

Summary: Researchers reveal how the molecular navigation system steers growing axons during brain development. Source: KIT. The human brain contains roughly 100 billion neurons whose connections form an intricate network of nerve fibers. Most of this network is hardwired before birth according to a genetic blueprint, without requiring sensory experience. Scientists at the Karlsruhe Institute … Read more

Hippocampal Replay Strengthens Memory for Highly Rewarded Locations Summary: Hippocampal replay selectively enhances memory for highly rewarded locations in a familiar environment. Source: VIB A team of researchers at NeuroElectronics Research Flanders (NERF), supported by imec, KU Leuven and VIB, found that highly demanding and highly rewarding experiences produce stronger long-term memories. By studying spatial … Read more