While misinformation can cancel our accurate statements about climate change, researchers report that delivering a 'vaccine, or preemptive exposure, to fragments of misinformation may cancel out the negative false news and help preserve the facts. Read More
A new study in Scientific Reports finds evidence from MRI scans suggests Neanderthal derived genetic variations affect how the brains of modern humans work. Findings may shed light on specific deficits seen in ASD and schizophrenia, researchers believe. Read More
A new study reports a direct correlation between health and gut bacteria in older people. Researchers report healthy elderly people have similar overall microbiota composition to people decades younger. Read More
SCOUT is a newly developed pipeline for clearing, labeling, 3D imaging, and analyzing cerebral organoids. Read More
When mental and physical tasks are put in direct competition, cognition tends to win out. Researchers suggest more energy is directed to the brain than the body, supporting the 'selfish brain' theory of evolution. Read More
Researchers use the TV show 'Sherlock' to investigate how the brain segments experiences during perception and long-term memory formation. Read More
A new study challenges the assumption of many scientists, that the most active neurons involved in complex activity are also the most important in controlling behavior. Read More
According to a new study, the 'smart drug' Modafinil had negative effects on healthy people. Read More
Undetected and undocumented cases of COVID-19 were largely responsible for the rapid spread of the virus in China. 86% of all infections were undocumented before the January 23 Wuhan travel shutdown. Per person, the undocumented infections were half as contagious as documented infections but were the source of two-thirds of documented infections. Read More
A new study sheds light on the role striosomal neurons play in reinforcement learning. Read More
Researchers report synthetic marijuana products, sold under names such as K2 or Spice, have serious side effects including psychosis, seizures and even death. Researchers warn they are not a safe substitute for cannabis. Read More
Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation helps improve sleep patterns and mental health in aging people. The therapy works by increasing parasympathetic activity and decreasing sympathetic activity. Read More