Mind & Brain
Solving the Mystery of Parkinson's [Book Excerpt]
When scientists tracked the genes behind an inherited form of the disease, they uncovered vital clues about how it progresses
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Neurology
Beyond Memory: The Benefits of Sleep
Your nightly rest turns out to affect your mind and health more than anyone suspected
Neuroscience
What Happens in the Brain During Sleep?
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Mind & Brain
Vasopressin Emerges as Hormone of Interest in Autism Research
The substance appears to be involved in a number of social and sensory processes that go awry in people with autism spectrum disorder
Mind & Brain
Evidence for Person-to-Person Transmission of Alzheimer's Pathology
Study raises question about whether proteins implicated in the disease are capable of spreading through medical procedures
Medicine
Cancer Immunotherapy Pioneer Nets Major Prize
Lasker Award winner James Allison is enlisting the body’s own defenses to fight tumors
Mind & Brain
A Red Flag for a Neurodegenerative Disease That May Be Transmissible
Animal experiments show how a just-discovered prion triggers a rare Parkinson’s-like disease
Mind & Brain
A Tribute to Oliver Sacks from Colleague and Friend Christof Koch
The famed neurologist–author found uniqueness in every patient and savored the miracle of existence, whether it be found in squirrel monkeys or people
Culture
Public Health Hero Jimmy Carter; SA Turns 170
Jimmy Carter talks about his public health efforts to eradicate guinea worm and improve global mental health and women's health. Plus, magazine collector Steven Lomazow brings part of his collection to the Scientific American 170th birthday party ...
Mind & Brain
Oliver Sacks, Who Depicted Brain-Disorder Sufferers' Humanity, Dies
The prolific author–neurologist gave the world empathetic insights into disorders of the brain while also inspiring films, plays, an opera and likely many careers in medicine and brain science...
How Does a Gymnast--Or Even a Fitness Walker--Keep From Falling?
The brain constantly strives to reconcile its own internal picture of the world with the incoming sensory flood from eyes, ears and other sensory inputs— a process that lets us run, walk and move about the world...
Mind & Brain
Size Matters When It Comes to Cells' Vulnerability to Parkinson's
Neurons involved in Parkinson’s disease are especially susceptible to burnout because of their complex branching
Mind & Brain
Massive International Project Raises Questions about the Validity of Psychology Research
When 100 past studies were replicated, only 39 percent yielded the same results
Mind & Brain
Mediterranean Eating Habits Prove Good for the Brain
A Mediterranean-style diet may slow memory loss, even if adopted late in life
Mind & Brain
Is "Baby Brain" a Myth?
Research suggests that the mental fog may be a matter of expectations
Mind & Brain
Why Neuroscience Needs Hackers
Brain researchers are overwhelmed with data. Hackers can help
Neuroscience
Q&A: Why Is Blue Light before Bedtime Bad for Sleep?
Two neuroscientists discuss how blue light negatively affects health and sleep patterns
Neuroscience
How a New Father's Brain Changes
Dad’s mental shifts are different from mom’s
Neuroscience
The Quest for Genius in Einstein's Brain
The bizarre journey of Einstein's brain illustrates the pitfalls in science's search for the origins of brilliance
Neuroscience
Out of Sync: How Modern Lifestyles Scramble the Body's Rhythms
Digital devices and 24/7 lifestyles are messing with our body's natural rhythms, threatening our health. What does it take to keep our inner clock ticking?
