
“Bar Codes” Could Trace Errant Brain Wiring in Autism and Schizophrenia
A new, speedy technique affords scientists the ability to visualize the brain’s myriad connections at an unprecedented level of complexity

“Bar Codes” Could Trace Errant Brain Wiring in Autism and Schizophrenia
A new, speedy technique affords scientists the ability to visualize the brain’s myriad connections at an unprecedented level of complexity

Worn Like a Helmet, a New Brain Scanner Aims to Make It Easier to Treat Kids with Epilepsy
Lightweight equipment is not much larger than what a bicyclist would wear


Portrait of a Memory
Researchers are painting intricate pictures of individual memories and learning how the brain works in the process

Brain Implants for Mood Disorders Tested in People
AI-controlled devices record neural activity and automatically stimulate the brain

Does the Adult Brain Really Grow New Neurons?
A new study stirs up debate over a long-held finding, and could dim hopes for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Human Echolocators Use Tricks Similar to Bats
People who use echolocating mouth clicks to compensate for low vision increase the number and intensity of clicks when objects are harder to detect. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Brain Scans May Predict Optimal Mental Health Treatments
Imaging technologies could find the best treatments for depression and addiction—and could even reshape education

Getting to the Root of the Problem: Stem Cells Are Revealing New Secrets about Mental Illness
A fresh wave of research involves reprogramming ordinary skin cells into those found in the brain

Trump’s Perfect Score on Brain Test Spawns DIY Cognitive Exam
Proponents hope the assessment will help ID the earliest stages of dementia

Food for Thought: Was Cooking a Pivotal Step in Human Evolution?
The dietary practice coincided with increases in brain size, evidence suggests

A Modest Proposal for Solving the Solipsism Problem
Philosopher Colin McGinn proposes that “brain splicing” could allow us to experience the consciousness of others

FDA Okays First Concussion Blood Test--but Some Experts Are Wary
The screening tool may not pick up minor concussions