In fascinating study, neuroscientists reveal the unique impact of nostalgic music on the brain
New brain imaging study shows nostalgic music triggers powerful emotional and autobiographical brain responses, especially in aging listeners.
Scientists identify distinct brain patterns linked to mental health symptoms
A new study finds that brain connectivity patterns can predict different types of mental health symptoms, with distinct features linked to internalizing and externalizing behaviors across development.
Can ibogaine repair brain damage in multiple sclerosis? New case reports spark interest
A new case report describes how two multiple sclerosis patients showed reduced brain lesions and symptom improvement following ibogaine treatment.
Brain science: Amygdala activity before trauma can predict PTSD risk, study finds
Brain scans of police recruits reveal that amygdala activity before trauma exposure predicts PTSD risk, offering new insights into why some individuals develop symptoms while others remain resilient.
Neuroscience research reveals unexpected role of dopamine in reshaping reward memories
Scientists have discovered that dopamine helps modify reward memories, making previously desirable experiences seem less appealing over time.
Study links subtle motor signs in children to white matter structure, but not uniquely to ADHD
Subtle motor difficulties in children are linked to white matter structure, but a new study suggests these brain differences are not unique to ADHD.
Sex differences in brain structure are present at birth and remain stable during early development
Newborn brains already show sex differences in structure, with male infants having more white matter and female infants having more grey matter, according to a new study.
Defecation and cognitive function: A surprising link discovered in elite triathletes
Elite athletes showed improved cognitive performance after defecating, especially with magnesium supplementation. The study suggests an unexpected link between gut function and rapid decision-making.
Brain scans reveal how drum and bass influence music perception
The brain works harder to process music without drum and bass. A new study shows that these elements drive rhythm perception and movement-related brain activity in pop music listening.
Vagus nerve stimulation changes brain chemistry, hinting at therapeutic potential
New research reveals that non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation alters brain function in rats, providing clues about its impact on neurological and psychiatric conditions.
Diet quality and abdominal fat in midlife are linked to brain health in older age
Research suggests that maintaining a good diet and managing belly fat in midlife may protect brain health later, highlighting the importance of lifestyle choices for cognitive aging.
Traumatic brain injury may steer Alzheimer’s pathology down a different path
Traumatic brain injury may reshape how neurodegenerative proteins spread in the brain. A new study found that while amyloid-beta and tau levels were not significantly higher, they accumulated in different regions, potentially altering the aging brain’s vulnerability to disease.
Brain region identified as key controller of aggression
A new study finds that inhibiting the cortical amygdala in mice reduces aggression and encourages social behavior, uncovering a key brain region that influences social interactions.
Dopamine and social media: Why you can’t stop scrolling, according to neuroscience
Your brain loves social media—maybe too much. Every like, comment, and video activates dopamine, reinforcing compulsive scrolling.
Scientists find alarming “storm in your brain” caused by air pollution
Scientists found that air pollutants trigger a chemical change (S-nitrosylation) in a vital brain protein (CRTC1), disrupting memory-related gene activity. Blocking this process partially restored memory in Alzheimer’s mice and could lead to new treatments.
