Language Emerged From Many Roots, Not Just One
Summary: A new framework argues that human language did not arise from a single evolutionary leap but from…
Everyday Speech May Reveal Early Cognitive Decline
Summary: Researchers found that everyday speech timing — including pauses, fillers, and subtle patterns — strongly reflects executive…
Autism and ADHD Brain Patterns Reveal Shared Biological Roots
Summary: A new study shows that autism symptom severity, rather than a formal diagnosis, aligns with shared brain-connectivity…
Brain Decoder Translates Visual Thoughts Into Text
Summary: A new brain decoding method called mind captioning can generate accurate text descriptions of what a person…
Early Trauma Hardwires the Brain for Aggression and Self-Harm
Summary: A new study reveals that aggression and self-harm share a biological foundation in the brain’s response to…
Don’t Ignore the Winter Blues, It Could Be Seasonal Depression
Summary: As daylight fades, many experience fatigue or low mood—but for millions, these symptoms signal seasonal affective disorder…
Rotating Brain Waves Help the Mind Refocus After Distraction
Summary: Neuroscientists have discovered that when the brain is distracted, coordinated “rotating” waves of neural activity help it…
Listening to Music After 70 May Cut Dementia Risk by Nearly 40%
Summary: Older adults who regularly listen to or play music may significantly lower their risk of dementia, according…
Brain’s Waste System Breakdown Linked to Dementia Risk
Summary: Researchers have discovered that problems with the brain’s waste-clearing system—the glymphatic system—may significantly raise the risk of…
Oral Bacteria May Drive Multiple Sclerosis
Summary: Scientists have found that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a distinctly imbalanced oral microbiome—marked by a…