Stories by Diana Kwon

Researchers are working to engineer practical devices that patients can use in their homes

The human brain's neurons fire in sync to music, and trained musicians are better at it than are amateurs

A colorful technique is shedding light on the function and development of neural circuits

A musky odor may lead to new diagnostic tools for the neurodegenerative disease

New research shows that the resident immune cells of the brain are involved in both development and disease

European and U.S. models frequently make different predictions about weather and storm tracks, including that of Hurricane Joaquin. Here’s why

A hormone involved in circadian rhythms could provide treatment for the autoimmune disease

Study raises question about whether proteins implicated in the disease are capable of spreading through medical procedures

The event featured historical artifacts from the magazine’s long history as well as a presentation by Editor in Chief Mariette DiChristina

Neurons involved in Parkinson’s disease are especially susceptible to burnout because of their complex branching

Two new studies find that a deeper voice gives a politican an edge over a higher-pitched opponent

The play “Informed Consent” explores deep ethical questions in genetics research 

Animal communication studies have shown only fixed vocalizations, such as alarm cries. But Bonobo chimps appear to have a call that has different meanings in different contexts

Share some details from one of your most fateful experiences and your story could appear in Scientific American MIND

Delayed brain development predicts lower tests scores in low-income children

A new study reveals that distractions divert our attention in different ways

Would you rather have $50 now or $100 two weeks from now? Even though the $100 is obviously the better choice, many people will opt for the $50.