Researchers outline a bold strategy to scale neuromorphic computing, aiming to match human brain functionality with minimal ...

Past research suggests that meditation and exposure to art or nature can positively impact people's well-being and brain health, in some cases even reducing stress and supporting the processing of ...

When we talk about intuition, it's often described as a "gut feeling," an unshakable sense of knowing that nudges us toward a ...

Art engages our emotions, memory, and creativity, offering a path to healing by fostering connection, resilience, and ...

The need for additional empirical research is cited that may improve the efficiency and effectiveness of art therapy and mental health treatment. There is overlap with these three large scale brain ...

What Is White Matter Disease? White matter disease is the wearing away of tissue in the largest and deepest part of your brain. The loss of white matter function has a number of causes ...

You might be familiar with a sensation called "brain zaps," or sensory disturbances that feel like electric shocks inside the brain. This symptom can occur after you skip or stop antidepressants ...

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But scientists have long assumed that bacteria can’t survive in the human brain. The powerful blood-brain barrier, the thinking goes, keeps the organ mostly free from outside invaders.

Summary: New research shows that not all brain cells age equally, with certain cells, such as those in the hypothalamus, experiencing more age-related genetic changes. These changes include reduced ...