Neuroimaging

A new study published in the journal Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience provides evidence that the human brain processes romantic partners differently than close friends, specifically within the reward system. The research suggests that while the brain creates a unique...

A persistent viral infection may explain the elusive cause of multiple sclerosis. Researchers found that immune cells abundant in patients' spinal fluid are primed to attack the Epstein-Barr virus, potentially triggering collateral nerve damage.

Post-traumatic stress disorder may physically age the brain. A study of 9/11 responders indicates that those with the condition display structural brain changes making them appear three years older than trauma-exposed individuals without the disorder.

For decades, scientists hunted for a specific "seat" of intelligence. A new analysis of the human connectome suggests they were looking at the wrong scale: intelligence emerges from the global coordination of the entire brain.

A study of jazz pianists shows that musical creativity involves a dynamic reconfiguration of brain networks. As improvisational freedom increases, the brain relies less on planning and more on auditory and motor systems to navigate performance.

A longitudinal study reveals that exposure to violence predicts depressive symptoms in teenage girls, whereas specific brain network changes are strongly linked to depression in teenage boys.

Scientists have mapped a pathway from the stomach to the brain, showing how a high-salt diet causes anxiety and cognitive impairment by disrupting the delicate balance of the microbiome.

New athletic footwear claims to activate the brain through sensory stimulation of the feet. A neurosurgical perspective examines the biological pathways connecting plantar mechanoreceptors to the somatosensory cortex to evaluate the potential for cognitive influence.

Researchers analyzing PET scans discovered that higher family income correlates with increased glucose metabolism in brain regions managing reward and stress regulation, while education level showed no significant connection in middle-aged men.

A new study using advanced MRI technology found that giving beginners real-time feedback on their brain activity helped them meditate better. This training led to lasting improvements in awareness and mood during daily life.

A new study using 7 Tesla MRI technology reveals that patients with chronic fatigue conditions suffer from disrupted brain connectivity. Unlike healthy brains, these patients struggle to integrate neural networks when mentally fatigued.

A study using EEG technology suggests the neural pathways linking genes to intelligence are not static. While young adults rely on executive networks, older adults appear to depend more on sensory processing regions.

Researchers have identified a protein called Funes that helps fruit flies form long-term memories. The study demonstrates that the nervous system actively regulates the formation of amyloids to stabilize memory traces over time.

A study of 86,000 adults across Europe links multilingualism to slower biological aging. Researchers found that people who speak multiple languages tend to maintain better cognitive function and physical health than their monolingual peers.

Wrist-worn trackers and MRI scans have uncovered specific patterns in the brain tissue of people who move frequently. These structural markers appear to have a significant relationship with short-term memory.