To explore these neural differences, the researchers used a computational approach called “network control theory” to measure how the brain transitions between different patterns of activity during ...

New research suggests the brain may stay active moments after the heart stops, triggering life recall and calm sensations ...

As emotions rise and fall in everyday life, your brain keeps up, constantly adjusting. These transitions between feelings—like joy, sadness, or fear—aren’t just random reactions. They’re part of a ...

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Exercise strengthens both the body and the mind, and researchers are uncovering the molecular messengers that make the connection. The messengers can also be transferred from an active mouse to a ...

The universe continually reminds us that our understanding of reality remains deeply incomplete, despite the billions invested in cosmic research. Every year brings a new particle or phenomenon that ...

A new study finds that a high-salt diet triggers brain inflammation that drives up blood pressure. The research, led by McGill University scientist Masha Prager-Khoutorsky in collaboration with an ...

Scientists discovered that lowering a specific molecule helps microglia switch into a protective state that quiets brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s. A small group of these cells seems to have an ...

If those scenarios sound familiar, you’re not alone. According to an interesting new study, there’s a reason we are so vulnerable to these kinds of lies in particular: Because they come with the ...