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Pregnancy induces changes in a mother's brain morphology, specifically a reduction in gray matter in regions linked to social relations, which lasts for at least two years post-birth.

Delve into the latest neuroscience research, including the uniqueness of human memory and understanding aphantasia.

A defined brain circuit, involving the lateral and middle frontal gyri and others, successfully forecasted narcissistic personality traits.

Aphantasics can describe objects and people they know but cannot mentally visualize them.

Those who saw truth as subjective often disregarded factual contradictions and found meaning in nonsense sentences.

A study on 64 participants revealed distinct brain regions and activity patterns involved in judging different types of moral violations.

The findings can significantly impact genetic research, emphasizing that “assortative mating” (similar traits pairing up) can influence genetic study results.

Romantic myths, jealousy, and notably sexism, have been identified as significant contributors to cyber-violence.

A cluttered environment can lead to cognitive overload, as the brain struggles to prioritize attention amidst distractions.

ChatGPT answered top vaccine-related questions with an average accuracy score of 9 out of 10.

Women generally report having more purpose in their lives compared to men, often attributed to engaging in more altruistic endeavors.

From aging gracefully without caloric restriction to infant formulas that boost IQ, these discoveries are revolutionizing how we understand the brain.