Neuroimaging

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.

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.

New imaging reveals that drinking disrupts long-distance neural communication. As brain activity moves into isolated clusters, subjective feelings of intoxication increase.

Researchers found that a single dose of psilocybin alters the electrical properties of brain cells for months. This functional plasticity, rather than structural growth, may explain why psychedelic therapy offers enduring relief from depression.

A neglected region deep inside the brain may drive bipolar disorder. New research reveals that specific neurons in the thalamus are depleted and genetically altered in patients, offering a fresh target for treatment.

Researchers found that dynorphin-expressing neurons in the mouse amygdala light up significantly more when drinking alcohol compared to other liquids. This unique brain signature could help explain the mechanisms behind excessive alcohol consumption.