The Sensory Basis of Speech Motor Learning and Memory
Learning a new language or recovering the ability to speak may rely less on the brain’s movement centers than scientists…
Ancient Brainstem Neurons Identified as Key to Animal Focus
Scientists have identified a group of neurons located in an ancient region of the brain that plays a key role…
New Research Challenges Long-Held Assumptions in Cerebellar Neuroscience, Potentially Reshaping Approaches to Neurological Disorders
New research from a Virginia Tech neuroscientist at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is raising significant questions about…
America’s Middle Age Crisis: A Growing Divide in Well-being Compared to Global Peers
For a significant and growing segment of the American population, the transition into middle age has become a period marked…
Children’s Attention to Facial Expressions Offers Early Clues to Mental Health
A smile. A frown. The subtle shifts in a child’s facial expressions, often dismissed as fleeting reactions, are emerging as…
Creatine: A Potential Ally in the Fight Against Depression? New Research Explores Brain Energy and Mood
The ubiquitous sports supplement creatine, a staple for athletes seeking to enhance strength and muscle performance, is now under scrutiny…
The Developing Brain Navigates a Gauntlet of DNA Damage, Revealing Unexpected Resilience and Clues to Neurological Disorders
As the intricate architecture of the brain takes shape, a remarkable and previously underappreciated process unfolds: newly formed neurons embark…
The Human Brain’s Astonishing Language Capabilities Under General Anesthesia Challenge Core Assumptions About Consciousness
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have unveiled groundbreaking findings demonstrating that the human brain retains a remarkable capacity for…
Karyoptosis: A Newly Identified Cell Death Mechanism Offers Hope for Alzheimer’s and FTD Treatments
Scientists have identified evidence of a previously unknown process that may explain how brain cells die in Alzheimer’s disease and…
Lasting Scars: Early Adulthood Stress and Alcohol Use May Permanently Alter Brain Function, UMass Amherst Study Reveals
Recent groundbreaking research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst suggests that the use of alcohol as a coping mechanism for…
