Neuroscience

Some people find it impossible to imagine a friend’s face or their own apartment—a phenomenon named aphantasia. Scientists are beginning to tease out the brain features underlying the condition

Different people have differing aptitudes for observing small changes and particular features.

Does the data in a recent clinical trial support the idea that removing amyloid clumps can improve mental functioning?

Areas outside the brain may play a role in a chain reaction related to dementia, but the path from gut to head remains elusive

Some people suddenly become accomplished artists or musicians with no previous interest or training. Is it possible innate genius lies dormant within everyone?

The injury is too shallow to impair pain signals

Activating the reward system boosts anti-tumor immunity in mice

Humans, rats and mice all exhibit the decision-making phenomenon, but new research suggests not all choices are equally vulnerable to it

The Delboeuf illusion won’t help you trick yourself into eating smaller portions when you feel hungry

Surprising study suggests experiences while young cause the brain to experience changes to the genome

The brains of children with autism fold differently than those of their typical peers. Whether they are unusually smooth or convoluted depends on location and age

Uncle Sam’s eyes and finger seem to be pointed directly at you, no matter your viewing angle