Scientists have discovered that newborn mice already possess a dense web of brain connections, especially in the hippocampus where memory is formed. Instead of building these links slowly after birth, the brain seems to start out with more connections than needed and then prunes away the extras as i
Scientists have created a new set of charts that show how the brain’s white matter changes from birth to 100 years old. White matter is like the wires that connect different parts of the brain. When these connections are damaged, people can develop neurological or psychiatric problems. The new char
When we look in the mirror, we instantly know it’s our face staring back. But why does that happen? Research suggests it isn’t just about what we see—it’s also about what our heart is doing. Studies tested how people reacted to their own face versus a stranger’s face while performing two different t
Brandon Patterson, a 41-year-old man paralyzed from the chest down after a car crash, is testing something futuristic: a brain-computer interface. Unlike most tech that tracks movement signals, his setup implants electrodes in a part of his brain linked to decision-making. Researchers hope this appr
Most people worry about losing their memory as they age. A recent survey found that 88% of Americans see brain health as a top priority. But shockingly, only 9% feel they know how to actually protect their brains. This gap between concern and action is a big problem, especially since Alzheimer’s cas
Brandon Patterson, paralyzed from the chest down after a car crash nine years ago, depends on family help for daily tasks like getting out of bed or pouring coffee. But scientific progress has offered him a new role—not just a test subject, but an active participant in pushing boundaries. Unlike typ
Scientists recently tested a fresh approach to fighting depression in mice by pairing a natural compound with brain stimulation. They wanted to see if two different methods could work better together than alone. First, they stressed out mice to mimic human depression. Then, they split the animals in
Brain health isn’t about one magic trick—it’s more like keeping a garden alive. Sleeping well, eating real food, staying connected with people, reducing stress, and having goals all matter more than anyone wants to admit. Scientists once called these the “five pillars, ” but really they’re just comm
Leaders climbing the corporate ladder often focus on hard skills early on. But as they reach higher positions, their job shifts toward managing people—especially emotions. Many companies push emotional intelligence (EQ) training to help with this. Yet this approach misses two big problems. First, ma
Some people develop new creative skills after suffering a brain injury, research suggests. Doctors have noticed this happen in rare cases, where patients begin painting, writing, or composing music suddenly—abilities they didn’t have before. Scientists are now studying why this occurs by looking at
