Zoning Out or Zoning In? How Aimless Wandering Trains the Brain
Summary: New research reveals that the brain may be learning even during unstructured, aimless exploration. By recording activity…
Sleep’s Secret Sequence May Sculpt Our Memories Like a Garden
Summary: A new theory suggests that the order of sleep phases—non-REM followed by REM—is essential for strengthening and…
How PTSD Disrupts Brain Cell Communication
Summary: A new study has examined brains affected by PTSD at the single-cell level, uncovering distinct genetic alterations…
Facial Expressions Reveal Hidden Cognitive States
Summary: New research shows that facial expressions can reveal internal cognitive states, accurately predicting task performance across both…
Chronic Pain Linked to Neuron Overactivity in the Brainstem
Summary: A new study reveals that neurons in the brainstem respond very differently to acute versus chronic pain,…
New Autism Data Reveals Insights Into Profound Cases
Summary: Researchers have released genetic and behavioral data from over 1,500 children and adolescents with autism who were…