Psychology

Sound stimulation can manipulate brain waves during REM sleep, a stage crucial for memory and cognition.

AI-powered conversations can reduce belief in conspiracy theories by 20%.

Adults taking high doses of amphetamine-based medications for ADHD, such as Adderall, face a five-fold increased risk of developing psychosis or mania.

Researchers have identified specific brain cells, known as concept neurons and location cells, that predict whether we will successfully remember people and places.

Scientists have identified the brain circuitry that drives spiny mice to prefer larger social groups.

During social interactions, human and dog brain activity becomes synchronized, with mutual gazing and petting enhancing this connection.

Neuroscientists have uncovered how sensory input is transformed into motor action across multiple brain regions in mice.

New research reveals that girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may experience early puberty, which is linked to various health risks.

A new study reveals how flickering lights can trigger hallucinations by causing standing waves in the brain's visual cortex.

A new study using artificial intelligence has provided novel insights into how the brain predicts future events and processes information.

New research shows that varied cognitive training, rather than repetitive tasks, helps older adults improve working memory.

A newly developed gene therapy shows great potential for treating glaucoma, a condition that can lead to vision loss.

A new study shows that out-of-body experiences (OBEs), including near-death experiences, can dramatically increase empathy and transform how individuals connect with others.

Scientists identified key changes in chromosome structure and gene expression that contribute to stem cell exhaustion during aging.

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain maturation in adolescents, particularly girls, with their brains aging by an average of 4.2 years.

Researchers have mapped how propofol, a widely used anesthetic, alters brain connectivity to induce unconsciousness.

Researchers believe that cracking the brain's

Low doses of carbon monoxide, similar to levels experienced by smokers, can protect against neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s disease models.

Researchers have developed a dynamic method to track rapid brain activity changes, especially related to craving.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression varies based on the presence of tau and amyloid-beta (Aβ) proteins in the brain.

Researchers developed a highly selective fluorescent probe to image serotonin in cells and animal models, shedding light on its role in depression.

People with a history of upper gastrointestinal (GI) damage have a 76% higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.

A recent review of genetic and population studies reveals that premorbid cognitive deficits in schizophrenia, such as lower IQ, are largely due to neurodevelopmental disruptions rather than inherited genetic variants that directly increase schizophrenia risk.

Challenging social environments and the size of the left hippocampus in children aged 9-11 contribute to an increased risk of depression.

A new study suggests that consciousness may be rooted in quantum processes, as researchers found that a drug binding to microtubules delayed unconsciousness in rats under anesthesia.

A recent study has found a positive correlation between nighttime light pollution and the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in the United States.

Researchers have developed a novel optical sensor that can detect dopamine directly from unprocessed blood samples.

A new gene therapy has restored vision in patients with Leber congenital amaurosis type I (LCA1), a rare genetic condition causing blindness.

A new study compared two advanced imaging methods, dMRI-based tractography and PS-OCT, to map nerve fiber orientations in the human brainstem.

A new study examined how humans perceive different types of deception by robots, revealing that people accept some lies more than others.