How Neurons Switch Gears to Navigate the Developing Brain
Summary: New research reveals that neurons can switch their migration strategy depending on whether they move on flat…
How Lactating Brains Rewire Metabolism for Milk Production
Summary: Lactation triggers significant metabolic changes in mothers, driven by shifting hormone levels and brain activity. Researchers have…
Shared Protein Link Found Between Parkinson’s and Cancer
Summary: A new study reveals that the protein alpha-synuclein, known for its role in Parkinson’s disease, also contributes…
How Psychology Has Shaped, and Continues to Shape, AI
Summary: Psychology has been instrumental in the evolution of artificial intelligence, offering foundational insights into learning, cognition, and…
Delusions Often Appear Before Hallucinations in Early Psychosis
Summary: A new study has found that delusions typically emerge before hallucinations in individuals at high risk for…
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…