Neuroimaging

Beauty may be a biological strategy for saving energy. Scientists found that the human brain and AI models expend less metabolic effort processing images perceived as attractive, suggesting our visual preferences help conserve bodily resources.

New research suggests that losing focus allows the brain to absorb hidden environmental patterns more effectively. This spontaneous mental drifting is linked to sleep-like neural activity that appears to facilitate information processing while awake.

New research suggests that severe depression involves a systemic disruption linking the immune system to brain development. The findings identify potential biological markers in the blood that correspond to structural changes in brain tissue.

Researchers have found that while moderate blue light increases brain excitability in adults, teenagers remain unaffected. This suggests that the non-visual effects of light on the brain are distinct during different developmental stages.

Children who excel at keeping the beat may possess brains that mature more slowly, extending their capacity for learning. A new longitudinal twin study indicates that this prolonged development is shaped by both genetic predispositions and musical engagement.

A new study reveals that brain plasticity fluctuates on a 24-hour cycle. Researchers found that the chemical buildup of fatigue at the end of the day creates an optimal window for the brain to rewire itself.

A study in the Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders identifies a neural signature for sensory over-responsivity. Highly sensitive children exhibit a biological balancing act, dialing down sensory input while dialing up emotional regulation.

Reducing calorie intake by thirty percent appears to protect essential support cells in the aging primate brain. Findings published in Aging Cell show that a restricted diet preserves metabolic function and reduces inflammation in glial cells.

Neuroscientists have discovered that the prefrontal cortex does not broadcast a generic signal to sensory regions. Instead, distinct circuits send tailored messages to the visual system based on arousal and physical activity.

Direct brain recordings confirm that weight-loss drugs alter the neural circuitry of cravings. Yet, a new case study indicates this suppression can wane.

Writing offers a unique way to name your pain and create distance from it. By engaging the brain’s memory and decision-making centers, this simple daily practice helps shift your mindset from overwhelm to grounded clarity.

A new study published in Clinical Nutrition suggests that daily consumption of skin-roasted peanuts improves brain vascular function and memory.

Why does foreign speech sound like an unbroken stream of noise? New research shows that the brain actively imposes boundaries on sound to create words, a mechanism that relies heavily on learned language experience.

Researchers combined functional MRI scans with advanced artificial intelligence to show how the human brain integrates sound and motion, uncovering distinct neural signatures in professional dancers.

Researchers have found that consuming arginine reduces amyloid beta accumulation in mice and fruit flies. This common amino acid improved behavioral symptoms, pointing to a potential new strategy for managing Alzheimer's pathology.