Salk scientists discover how severe illness during pregnancy alters fetal epigenomes, increasing the risk for autism and neurodevelopmental disorders.

A new MIT study reveals that the brain's language network remains robust and unchanged in older adults, even as executive ...

A new MIT study reveals that the brain's language network remains robust and unchanged in older adults, even as executive functions and memory decline.

Summary: The human brain can detect the structure of a short sentence in as little as 150 milliseconds, the speed of a blink. Using brain imaging, scientists found that the brain’s language ...

Summary: A new study demonstrates how nightly aromatherapy can enhance memory in older adults. Over six months, subjects were exposed to various natural oil fragrances for two hours each night, ...

Summary: A pioneering functional neuroimaging study provided the first neurological evidence detailing how reading mediums alter story comprehension. The research compares how the brain processes ...

Summary: A new study explores how different light levels impact cognitive function by influencing hypothalamic activity in the brain. The study utilized advanced 7 Tesla fMRI to show that higher ...

Summary: A new study suggests that consciousness may be rooted in quantum processes, as researchers found that a drug binding to microtubules delayed unconsciousness in rats under anesthesia. This ...

Summary: A new study reveals disturbing trends in AI companion chatbot use, with increasing reports of inappropriate behavior and harassment. Analyzing over 35,000 user reviews of the popular chatbot ...

Summary: Researchers have discovered a safe, non-invasive way to enhance the brain’s waste clearance system by mechanically stimulating lymphatic vessels just beneath the facial skin. This gentle ...

Summary: AI-powered writing tools do more than just speed up your typing—they may be subtly rewriting your worldviews. A large-scale study reveals that biased autocomplete suggestions can shift a user ...

Summary: A new large-scale study identifies the primary barriers that prevent male victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) from seeking help. Researchers found that viewing the abuse as a private ...