New research reveals that mastering a skill makes your brain cells act like a well-trained sports team rather than independent workers.
Why Learning Makes Brain Cells Work Together, Not Apart Read More »
New research reveals that our drive to help others is powered by the same brain circuits used for parenting.
Brain’s Parenting Hub Redirects Care Toward Peers Read More »
Scientists discover that stabilizing a single ion transporter can flip the switch from seizure activity to healthy brain inhibition.
70-Year-Old Drug Could Stop Epilepsy Seizures Read More »
New research reveals that transplanted stem cells act as a dynamic repair crew, preserving vision for the equivalent of 20 human years.
Vision Rescued: How Stem Cells “Rehabilitate” the Dying Eye Read More »
Scientists discover that tubulin prevents brain disease by steering “troublemaker” proteins back to their healthy, productive roles.
Tubulin May Prevent Against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Read More »
Scientists have synthesized a new compound that delivers the benefits of magic mushrooms without the mind-altering side effects.
Healing Without the Hallucinations: The Next Generation of Psilocybin Therapy Read More »
For the first time, scientists have visualized the molecular changes in the human brain that explain why ketamine works so quickly to treat depression.
Ketamine Restores Plasticity via AMPA Receptors Read More »
A decade-long study reveals that 45% of older adults actually improve over time—and your mindset might be the key to joining them.
Your Mindset is the Secret to Aging in Reverse Read More »
Scientists discover that people with compulsive traits rely on repetitive behaviors because they feel less certain about how their future actions will play out.
Compulsivity is Driven by a Fear of the Unknown Read More »
Scientists identify the biological “signatures” that explain why some people experience brain fog and memory loss after viral infections.
Chronic Inflammation Rewires the Brain’s Cognitive Center Read More »
