A brainstem region helps punctuate memories. Stress may block its ability to mark new experiences. Although life unfolds in a ...

Precision Neuroscience says it may have a better way to restore independence to those with paralysis — by targeting the brain ...

Imagination evolved as a powerful survival trait, enabling humans to plan, cooperate, and innovate. It remains a key driver ...

BrainSight AI is working to scale its business and take VixelBox Can into psychiatry and mental disorder treatments ...

Today, our battles aren't just physical; enemies seek to harm us by manipulating our attitudes, behaviors, and emotions.

Scientists are gaining new insights into what it means to have psychopathic personality traits—and how these traits shape everything from pain perception and sexual behavior to political preferences ...

When we look at the world, our brain doesn't just recognize objects such as "a dog" or "a car," it also understands the ...

Podcast: In this episode, cognitive scientists Rebecca Saxe of MIT and Heather Kosakowski join host Scott Sleek to discuss ...

What do skiing and psychedelics have in common? A surprising analogy reveals how healing may begin in the brain.

Metaphors are a fundamental aspect of human language and cognition, allowing us to understand complex concepts and ...

For now, most consciousness tests are designed for one specific system, be it a human, an animal or an AI. But if conscious ...

Ever tried to follow your thoughts while brushing your teeth? One moment, you are thinking about toothpaste flavors; the next ...