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 functions and memory decline.

Summary: Dogs and their owners show synchronized heart rate variability (HRV), reflecting shared emotional states during relaxed interactions, a new study reveals. Researchers observed that both heart ...

Summary: A precision neuropsychology and clinical neurology study unmasked a hidden bio-physiological rhythm deep within the human midbrain that encodes active states of consciousness. The research ...

Summary: New research following children for more than a decade links high screen exposure before age two to accelerated brain maturation, slower decision-making, and increased anxiety by adolescence.

Summary: A new study sheds light on the potential role of diet in preventing dementia. The analysis explored the relationship between gut health and Alzheimer’s disease, uncovering a strong link ...

Summary: A new study tested whether artificial intelligence can demonstrate emotional intelligence by evaluating six generative AIs, including ChatGPT, on standard emotional intelligence (EI) ...

Summary: A recent study replicates and extends Solomon Asch’s famous conformity experiments, revealing intriguing insights about human behavior. The research demonstrates that monetary incentives ...

Summary: New research shows that nearly two-thirds of daily behaviors are triggered by habit rather than conscious decision-making. Participants often acted automatically in familiar settings, ...

Summary: A major review of over 350 studies suggests that reducing protein intake improves metabolic health, reduces cellular damage, and can extend lifespan. The review challenges recent blanket ...

Summary: Thirty years ago, Robin Dunbar theorized humans can maintain a friendship group of 150 people, with five intimate friendships. Despite many attempts to challenge the theory, Dunbar’s Number ...

Summary: A new study highlights the significant impact of sleep deprivation on decision-making processes. The research revealed that a single night without sleep dampens neural responses to decision ...