Recent research identifies three distinct language mechanisms, offering insights into the neurocognitive architecture of language understanding.
Slow caffeine metabolizers excel in emotion recognition with high caffeine intake, while fast metabolizers perform better in executive function tasks with moderate caffeine consumption.
A preliminary study in men showed fasting boosted memory for general knowledge but hindered memory for event context.
New VR research challenges assumptions about sound and balance. Headphones didn't slow reaction times, and complex sound simulation wasn't superior. Crucially, helpful sound cues improved balance accuracy whether from headphones or speakers.
New research in mice reveals a brain region, the lateral habenula, as central to risk preference. Scientists found activity in this area reflects a mouse's risk choice even before deciding. Signals from the hypothalamus are essential for this brain process.
Recent research found that face processing abilities form a general factor, are positively linked to intelligence, and negatively associated with autistic-like traits.
A new study published in the Journal of Dental Research finds no link between early childhood fluoride exposure and lower intelligence in young adulthood, reinforcing the safety of fluoride in water and toothpaste for developing brains.
Eating a breakfast containing walnuts could lead to improved brain function for young adults throughout the day, according to new research.
New findings suggest that regular physical activity may directly improve brain function and memory by enhancing the way insulin communicates with brain cells.
Mice engineered with a human-specific NOVA1 variant (I197V) showed altered vocalizations and RNA splicing in brain regions controlling sound production, suggesting that this mutation may have contributed to the evolution of human speech.
Moderate-to-vigorous exercise boosts memory for up to 24 hours in adults aged 50-83, according to new research.
A new study explores whether a polyphenol-rich supplement from Acacia catechu and Scutellaria baicalensis can sharpen brain function in healthy adults over just four weeks.
Scientists have uncovered that strong brain circuits—particularly those behind language and arithmetic—may empower seniors to manage finances and fend off scams.
In moments of crisis, deep focus, or psychedelic exploration, seconds can morph into minutes. This isn't just memory playing tricks. "Time expansion experiences" reveal a profound link between consciousness and our perception of reality.
A nap, especially one that includes REM sleep, helps people solve problems they previously struggled with. Sleep enhances problem-solving by improving the ability to recognize hidden connections between related problems.