Brain News

Health MIT study suggests astrocytes play key role in brain memory storage

MIT researchers reveal astrocytes may boost brain memory capacity, reshaping how scientists understand learning and cognition.

Health Inside the neural implant letting paralyzed patients type at 110 characters per minute Mac Oliveau

Health Breakthrough research reveals how male and female brains develop differently Hannah Shavit-Weiner

Health Scientists are creating a much broader picture of the aging brain Mac Oliveau

Health ‘Superior memory’ helps reprogrammed T cells hit tumors harder Rebecca Shavit

Health The long-term effects of repeated head trauma in football Amyn Bhai

Health The eyes may be a window into early Alzheimer’s detection, study finds Mac Oliveau

Health New blood test predicts when Alzheimer’s symptoms will begin Mac Oliveau

Discoveries Why freedom of choice feels more powerful in wealthy nations Joshua Shavit

Health Sweating may naturally suppress hunger, scientists find Joshua Shavit

Health ‘Gatekeeper’ lining brain cells may guard against Alzheimer’s disease Mac Oliveau

Health The hidden role of language in consciousness Mac Oliveau

Health 2-3 cups of coffee a day can lower dementia risk and slow cognitive decline Mac Oliveau

Health Brain MRIs and AI predict brain age, cancer survival, and other diseases Shy Cohen

Discoveries Why most people misjudge their texting, and how data can help Rebecca Shavit

Health Yawning may quietly protect your brain, study finds Hannah Shavit-Weiner

Discoveries Ape’s pretend tea party challenges long-held beliefs about animal imagination Hannah Shavit-Weiner