Does the deaf brain "see" with its ears? New research shows the auditory cortex maps visual space through selective deactivation, a breakthrough in neuroplasticity.

How did human intelligence evolve? The release of the EVApeCognition dataset provides 18 years of standardized data on great ape behavior to answer big evolutionary questions.

Is Alzheimer’s a form of "brain cancer" of the immune system? A new study links cancer-driving mutations in microglia to ...

Are AI voices better than humans? New research shows that voice clones are 20% more intelligible than human speech, even for ...

Can antidepressants cause tinnitus? New research reveals how elevated serotonin activates auditory neurons, inducing phantom ringing in the ears.

How does the neural tube close? A new study uses physics-based modeling to reveal the actin "purse-string" mechanism and cellular coordination that prevents spina bifida.

Can having more children protect your brain? Research links a higher number of live births to lower stroke risk in women.

Why do astronauts squeeze objects too hard? A new study explains how the brain's internal gravity model persists in space, ...

How does the gut talk to the brain? A new study identifies polysaccharides and peptidoglycans as the key bacterial signals ...

Does prenatal medication cause autism? A new study links sterol-inhibiting drugs (SBIMs) to higher ASD rates, identifying a 1.47-fold risk increase.

Is napping a sign of declining health? A new study uses objective wearable data to link morning naps and excessive daytime sleeping to increased mortality risk.

How to treat chemo brain? A 2026 Phase II trial reveals that the EXCAP exercise program and low-dose ibuprofen help improve ...