Scientists Think They’ve Found the Region of the Brain That Regulates Conscious Perception
A new experiment suggests that the thalamus plays a key role in humans becoming consciously aware of stimuli their brain receives.
Good at Reading? Your Brain May Be Structured Differently
Two regions in the left hemisphere of the brain, which are crucial for language, are different in people who are good at reading and are likely to be shaped by the habit.
Your Brain Prefers Happy Endings. That’s Not Always Smart
People tend to focus on whether an experience ends on an up note or a sour one, even if it leads us to make bad decisions. A new study examines why.
Why taking ayahuasca is like having a near-death experience
A psychedelic drug produces effects similar to near-death experiences. The finding suggests changes to brain activity may explain such paranormal phenomena
Ear implant lets deaf gerbils sense sound from light signals
A pioneering treatment has allowed deaf gerbils to perceive light as sound, raising hope for sophisticated optogenetic implants to relieve hearing loss
Psychedelics may help your brain cells form new connections
LSD and other members of the psychedelic family make neurons grow more branches, potentially explaining how they might treat depression
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Moms: Your Kids Hijacked Your Brain for Life
Scientists Brew Up the Creepiest Batches of Brain Balls Yet
Elon Musk Isn’t the Only One Trying to Computerize Your Brain
