In a breakthrough that reimagines the way the gut and brain communicate, researchers have uncovered what they call a ...

The stress of lockdowns, fear and social isolation appear to have left a mark on our brains. Experts say it may be possible ...

“We nailed down active neurogenesis in the adult human brain,” Marta Paterlini, a neuroscientist at Karolinska Institutet, tells Popular Science.

It’s been recognized for some time that Alzheimer’s disease affects brain regions differently and that tau — a protein known to misbehave — plays an important role in the disease. Normally, tau helps ...

The large size of the cerebrum—especially the cerebral cortex—relative to the rest of the brain, is a uniquely human trait that conventional wisdom says makes us smarter than animals.

Two new studies add to the evidence that human activity, from fishing to urban development, is driving the evolution of wild animals.

The Best Illusion of the Year contest offers researchers, and participants, an opportunity to explore the gaps and limits of human perception.

Scientists warn against reading too much into a small experiment about ChatGPT and brain activity that is receiving a lot of buzz ...

MIT study reveals long-term ChatGPT use may impair brain function, showing decreased neural connectivity compared to those who rely on their own brains for writing.

A new study has revealed compelling evidence that brain criticality—a dynamic balance between neural excitation and inhibition—has a strong genetic foundation and is associated with cognitive ...

The brain’s sweet spot: How criticality could unlock learning, memory—and prevent Alzheimer’s Date: June 25, 2025 Source: Washington University in St. Louis Summary: Our brains may work best ...