Using single-cell RNA sequencing and genetic screening, the researchers identified key surface proteins that mediate ...

Scientists have uncovered a key role for the protein “Frazzled” in building and maintaining the rapid neural connections that allow fruit flies to react in milliseconds.

A new study reveals the human brain’s remarkable ability to maintain communication between its two hemispheres even when the ...

A new study reveals how brain circuits between the entorhinal cortex and hippocampus stabilize memories during learning.

NIH invests $14.2 million to map interoception, the body’s hidden sixth sense, revealing how the brain monitors vital ...

Recent insights into brain functioning challenge the long-standing belief that brain wiring is the primary determinant of intelligence and behavior. It appears that it’s not just about how the brain ...

New research from the University of Melbourne reveals that the brain evaluates a food’s healthiness, tastiness, and calorie ...

In a world saturated with stories—from ancient myths to TikTok clips—narratives knit together emotion, memory, and meaning. A ...

A new study shows that feeding large language models low-quality, high-engagement content from social media lowers their ...

Atmos speaks with Dr. Leor Zmigrod about his book exploring how cognitive rigidity can lead to ideological extremism and ...

About 10.6 percent of people are left-handed. It is still not well understood why some people prefer to write, draw, and perform other activities with their left hand, while most people prefer to use ...