Scientists have mapped an insect brain in greater detail than ever before
The wiring of one insect’s brain no longer contains much uncharted territory. All of the...
Building a model brain using microfluidics and brain organoids
To mimic the the interconnected structure of the brain, model organoids can be connected together...
The gut microbiome influences motivation to exercise
Exercise is a key component of healthy living. It strengthens your heart, improves cognitive function,...
Diet and exercise can shape how your mind ages
Dementia is a condition that many of us are all too familiar with within friends...
Lonely brains crave people like hungry brains crave food
A hungry brain craves food. A lonely brain craves people. After spending a day completely...
Psilocybin may help treat depression, a small study finds
Hallucinogenic mushrooms’ key ingredient, psilocybin, can swiftly and dramatically ease depression in the right therapeutic...
FDA advisory panel declines to support possible Alzheimer’s treatment
The fate of a potential new Alzheimer’s drug is still uncertain. Evidence that the drug...
Your dog’s brain doesn’t care about your face
Lots of dog owners love to gaze at their pups’ faces. But that fascination may...