Consciousness remains one of the greatest mysteries in science and philosophy. Although it is central to human experience, consciousness resists simple explanation—often described as the “ghost in the machine.” As an emergent phenomenon of the brain’s complex activity, consciousness seems to arise from the coordinated work of billions of neurons, like bubbles forming at the … Read more

Summary: Microscopic differences in brain white matter can influence how individuals respond to non-invasive electrical brain stimulation, suggesting a path toward more personalized treatment for neurological conditions. Source: Imperial College London Tiny microscopic changes in white matter may determine who benefits from non-invasive brain stimulation. Non-invasive electrical brain stimulation, which delivers a weak electrical current … Read more

Therapeutic Hypothermia Did Not Improve Outcomes in Adults with Severe Bacterial Meningitis and May Have Increased Mortality Summary: In a randomized clinical trial reported in JAMA, inducing moderate hypothermia in comatose adults with severe bacterial meningitis did not improve three-month functional outcomes and was associated with higher mortality, prompting early termination of the study by … Read more

Throughout our lives we form many relationships—some deep and lasting, others brief. Keeping a relationship healthy and satisfying is rarely effortless, and responsibility for problems rarely falls on just one person. Relationship and couples counselors provide guidance and support to help couples, families, and intimate partners resolve recurring issues. Their work can be restorative and … Read more

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