Brain

Scientists suggest the brain may work best with 7 senses, not just 5

Skoltech scientists have devised a mathematical model of memory. By analyzing its new model, the team came to surprising conclusions…

9 months ago

A psychedelic surprise: DMT helps the brain heal after stroke

DMT, or dimethyltryptamine is a natural psychoactive molecule found in many plants and mammals. According to an article published in…

9 months ago

A single dose of psilocybin may rewire the brain for lasting relief

Researchers at Penn Medicine have identified specific brain circuits that are impacted by psilocybin -- the active compound found in…

10 months ago

Poor sleep speeds brain aging and may raise dementia risk

People who sleep poorly are more likely than others to have brains that appear older than they actually are. This…

10 months ago

Living with purpose may protect your brain from dementia

Research into Blue Zones -- regions of the world where people tend to live longer -- shows that having a…

10 months ago

Metformin’s secret brain pathway revealed after 60 years

Although metformin has been the go-to medication to manage type 2 diabetes for more than 60 years, researchers still do…

10 months ago

Smog in the brain: Dirty air speeds Alzheimer’s decline

Exposure to high concentrations of air pollution may worsen Alzheimer's disease (AD) by accelerating the buildup of toxic proteins in…

10 months ago

Scientists watch Parkinson’s protein drill holes in brain cells

A toxic protein forms dynamic pores in the membranes of brain cells - and that may be the key to…

11 months ago

Scientists just found a protein that reverses brain aging

Aging is particularly harsh on the hippocampus -- the brain region responsible for learning and memory. Now, researchers at UC…

11 months ago

The surprising brain chemistry behind instant friendships

A new UC Berkeley study shows that the so-called love hormone, oxytocin, is also critical for the formation of friendships.…

11 months ago