Neurology
Is photographic memory real? Not quite, but there’s something that comes close
Our memory doesn't work like a camera. But even though there's no such thing as photographic memory there are some people who are very gifted.
Sleep deprivation crankiness linked to white matter compactness
Some people's moods are more resilient to sleep deprivation thanks to the way white matter is arranged in the brain.
Exposure to THC causes alterations in the brain of unborn rats
The findings come on a backdrop of growing marijuana legalization in the U.S.
Researchers make neurons glow as they fire to record neural activity
Shine bright like ne-u-ron.
Scientists discover a pattern of brain connectivity linked to anger and aggression
The findings could lead to novel therapies for emotional health.
Natural testosterone promotes moral behavior, supplements promote utilitarian choices
"The current work challenges some dominant hypotheses about the effects of testosterone on moral judgments."
Researchers identify neurons that shut down rewards and motivation in the brains of mice
"We might think of different scenarios where people aren't motivated like depression and block these neurons and receptors to help them feel better," the authors explain.
Ignoring distractions or temptation is harder when you’re tired, stressed, or trying to remember something
The best course of action in such situations is simply to avoid places that could make you 'sin'.
The brain rewards new information like it does food, money, or drugs
A new study explains our tendency to overconsume digital information whether its social media or clickbait.
New app could bring cognitive therapy to your pocket
"It's kind of like cognitive therapy in your pocket -- but a little different and a lot faster," the authors say.
The hippocampus is the curator of our memories, new study suggests
The brain has an auto-complete feature for your memories. The hippocampus handles it.
New research sheds light into how our brains handle metaphors
Whether you break an egg or break into dance, our brain handles the word "break" the same.
New neurons are formed in the brain well into old age — but this stops in Alzheimer’s
This is an exciting new twist on neurogenesis.
Unbelievable experiment suggests humans are able to subconsciously sense Earth’s magnetic field
Humans have a 'sixth sense' after all.
Scientists grew a ‘mini brain’ in a dish that can make muscles twitch
The brain organoid was connected to a tiny spinal cord with surrounding muscle tissue.
Brain scans show that actors lose their ‘sense of self’ when taking on a role
Sometimes, the character can take over the brain.
Forgetting takes more effort than remembering
You can intentionally forget memories but it does take some work.
Infants as young as six months old can sense mother’s angry tone
Infants are much more sensitive to emotional content than we thought.
