How does the brain clean itself during sleep? A new ultrafast MRI method tracks cerebrospinal fluid flow without contrast agents, revealing how vasomotor waves drive the brain's "nightly wash." ...

Why does stress trigger drinking? A new study identifies a direct brain circuit between stress centers and habit-forming regions.

Can mirror proteins cure Alzheimer's? Scientists used "right-handed" amino acids to trap amyloid-beta proteins. This breakthrough in molecular recognition offers a new way to target "undruggable" ...

Is success hereditary? New twin research shows that IQ is 75% genetically predicted and heavily influences future income and career status. Learn how genes, not just "silver spoons," shape our life ...

Is wit a sign of evolutionary fitness? A new study explores how "quick-wittedness" and ancient verb-noun compounds shaped the evolution of human grammar through sexual selection. Learn how "killjoys" ...

Can a single blood test diagnose dementia? Researchers used AI and proteomics to identify Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS from one sample.

Why are teenagers less cooperative than adults? A new study using the Prisoner’s Dilemma and computational modeling explains ...

Where does imagination come from? A new fMRI study in Neuron reveals that mental imagery emerges from the brain's association ...

A new study found that irregular bedtimes in midlife can double the risk of heart attack and stroke, particularly for those getting under eight hours of sleep. Consistency in sleep timing appears more ...

Can ultrasound cure fear? A new study shows that targeting the amygdala with sound waves helps the brain unlearn fearful memories faster.

A new deep-brain BCI from Tsinghua University uses the lateral ventricles to record neural signals. This "lantern" electrode ...

How do brain regions communicate? Researchers introduce a new optogenetic method to target long-distance circuits in ...