The human brain is often compared to a computer, but the latest wave of research shows it is closer to a self-building city, ...

Neuroscience shows traditional teaching is not enough. Instead, an experiential approach can return learning to its natural ...

A sweeping genetic screen reveals how the brain is built and exposes a hidden gene behind a newly discovered childhood brain ...

Adderall, Ritalin and other stimulants prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder seem to work on brain areas ...

The brain is our body’s command center, the control tower for our body and mind—no wonder it’s the focus of intense research across the globe, with so much interest in figuring out the mysteries of ...

We usually don't think much about it, but our brain is pretty amazing! This three-pound organ is in charge of everything—from our thoughts and memories to our emotions and decision-making. And yet, ...

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MIT researchers are using living cells to target diseased brain areas and deliver tiny electronic devices that can modulate ...

Nutritionist Pooja Makhija explains that your brain prioritises meaning over labels, therefore, forgetting names is not a ...

For decades, the idea that creativity comes from the right side of the brain has dominated popular culture. People have been told they're either "right-brained" (creative, intuitive) or "left-brained" ...

A team of UChicago psychology researchers used fMRI scans to learn why certain moments carry such lasting power ...

The traditional boundaries between professional and personal life are increasingly blurred. The idea of work-life balance — where work and personal time are neatly divided — has given way to a more ...