Human brains aren't as plastic as you might think

The idea of treating neurological disorders by marshaling vast unused neural reserves is more wishful thinking than reality.

Bacteria Can Store Memories And Pass Them on For Generations

A single-celled organism with no brain or nervous system to speak of may still form memories and pass those memories on to future generations, according to new research.

'Concerning': Excessive Screen Time Linked to Lower Cognitive Function

Screens have become seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, serving as indispensable tools for work, education and leisure.

Magicians' Minds Have One Surprising Thing in Common With Scientists', Study Discovers

Magicians might have an innovative trick up their psychological sleeve that sets them apart from other creative thinkers, like comedians or visual artists.

Cephalopods Have Passed a Cognitive Test Designed For Human Children

Back in 2021, a test of cephalopod smarts reinforced how important it is for us humans to not underestimate animal intelligence.

Consciousness May Emerge Before We're Even Born, Evidence Shows

If you watch a child gaze in wonder at the flickering candle on their first birthday cake, it's clear something is going on behind those big, innocent eyes.

Feel Like You're Not Alone, But You Are? Science Can Explain That Creepy Feeling

If you've ever had the eerie sensation there's a presence in the room when you were sure you were alone, you may be reluctant to admit it.

Training Your Heart And Muscles Could Be The Key to Brain Health in Old Age

People in the oldest stage of life who regularly engage in aerobic activities and strength training exercises perform better on cognitive tests than those who are either sedentary or participate only in aerobic exercise.

Mice Fed Low Levels of Aspartame Passed on Learning Deficits to Their Offspring

Male mice fed the artificial sweetener aspartame at levels significantly lower than those deemed safe by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) displayed deficits in learning and memory in a recent study.

Ancient Origins of Brain Cells Found in Creatures From 800 Million Years Ago

The building blocks of our brain cells may have begun to form back when our ancestors were still a blobby collection of animal cells oozing through the ocean's shallows.

'Mental decline': Trump mocked by Republicans over 'World War II' slip

Donald Trump on Friday claimed Joe Biden was "cognitively impaired" and, in that same sentence, mistakenly said we are being led toward "World war II."Trump was speaking at a prayer summit when he, in his concluding remarks, warned Americans away...

New Research Reveals That Lonely People Process the World Differently

A researcher from USC Dornsife in psychology comparing brain images has found significant differences in the brain processing patterns of lonely individuals when compared to those who aren't lonely. The Russian writer and philosopher Leo Tolstoy...

Is Something Neurologically Wrong With Donald Trump?

It is best not to diagnose the president from afar, which is why the federal government needs a system to evaluate him up close.

Genes for learning and memory are 650 million years old

Scientists have discovered that the genes required for learning, memory, aggression and other complex behaviors originated around 650 million years ago.

'Adversarial' search for neural basis of consciousness yields first results

Two rival theories about the basis of perception went head-to-head in neuroscience experiments, but advocates of

Hit Songs Do Something to Your Brain, And It Could Be The Future of Music

Algorithmically generated playlists on music streaming services like Spotify make a best guess at what kind of music you'll enjoy based on what you and others like you listen to and like.

Inaction climatique : bon biaiser du cerveau

Quand on parle de changement climatique c’est rarement le cerveau qui nous vient à l’esprit pour tenter de l’expliquer. Un phénomène aussi complexe peut-il être expliqué par un simple “bug” comme beaucoup l'affirment ? Les sciences cognitives...

Memories may be stored in the membranes of your neurons

Pinpointing where memories are stored in the brain and how they are transmitted could provide new targets to treat neurological diseases and serve as models for neuromorphic computing.

Mysterious Surge of Activity Detected in The Brains of Dying People

Scientists from the University of Michigan in the US have detected a surge of activity in the brains of two people as they transitioned into death, with the phenomenon similar to spikes of brain activity seen previously in animals whose hearts had...