The Body Remembers: Trauma Leaves Lasting Biological Imprints
Summary: Survivors of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing continue to carry hidden biological imprints of trauma, even decades…
Breathing Syncs with Pupil Size, Revealing a New Mind-Body Link
Summary: A groundbreaking study has revealed that our pupils change size in sync with our breathing—a response now…
What Are Thoughts? Exploring the Mystery of the Mind
Summary: The nature of thought remains one of philosophy’s greatest mysteries, with deep implications for neuroscience and artificial…
New Genes Linked to Parkinson’s Risk Revealed
Summary: Researchers have long wondered why some people with high-risk Parkinson’s gene variants develop the disease while others…
Puberty Brain Shift May Explain Autism in Genetic Disorder
Summary: Researchers have identified changes in brain connectivity before and after puberty that may explain why some children…
Newly Discovered Gene Mutation Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Summary: Researchers have identified mutations in the non-coding gene RNU2-2 as a cause of a newly defined neurodevelopmental…
Hidden Neural Stem Cells May Hold Key to Brain Regeneration
Summary: Scientists have identified a previously unknown type of neural stem cell (pNSC) that exists outside the brain…
Exercise Depletes Brain Myelin, But It Recovers Fully
Summary: New research shows that running a marathon can cause a temporary reduction in brain myelin, the fatty…
Probiotics May Reduce Negative Feelings
Summary: A new study shows that daily probiotics can significantly reduce negative emotions such as anxiety, stress, and…
Vivid Visual Memory May Raise PTSD Risk
Summary: A new study shows that having a vivid imagination—especially for visual details—may increase a person’s risk of…