Stories by Diana Kwon

A protein released from bone is involved in triggering the body’s reaction to stress

Brain cells that tick at regular intervals may coordinate neural activity like the conductor of an orchestra

Five-month-olds may use chuckles to identify information about social interactions

The slimy stuff has a surprisingly wide array of beneficial biological functions

A new finding shows that marshaling facts and identifying an opponent’s rhetorical techniques are effective at dampening a skeptic’s message

A new study in mice reveals why consuming a beverage is usually pleasurable but is not always enough to quench thirst

A new study adds to growing evidence that immune system dysfunction and altered gut microbes may contribute to the development of eating disorders

A newly identified circuit connecting the cerebellum to the brain’s reward centers in mice could help scientists understand autism and addiction

Two Norwegian psychologists developed a method of treating the condition that is gaining international attention for its efficiency and effectiveness

New findings reveal distinctive electrical properties of human neurons that may give us a boost in computing power

The mini organs may help scientists develop therapies for eye disorders such as color blindness and macular degeneration

A newly discovered neural circuit in mice may one day help modify food preferences and eating behavior

This new cell-sorting method could offer more options in the lab and clinic

New therapeutic approaches directed at the post-stroke immune response show promise in mice

A technique called thrombectomy widens the time window in which stroke victims can be treated

A growing body of evidence links the neurodegenerative disease to the gastrointestinal tract, opening new possibilities for treatment

Machines that learn like children provide deep insights into how the mind and body act together to bootstrap knowledge and skills

Studying whale and dolphin anatomy and behavior could offer insights into human evolution

A new study adds to findings that female children and adolescents are more susceptible to head injuries

Increased acidity found in the brains of patients and mouse models of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder raises treatment questions

Nongenuine chuckles cause a specific cortical region to “light up” more

Scientific American Mind weighs in on recent titles from neuroscience and psychology 

A new mouse study reveals a set of neurons that may point to physiological roots for the benefits of breathing control

The social media giant aims to save lives by quickly flagging and responding to worrying posts