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In his new book 'A World Appears,' journalist Michael Pollan explores the mysteries of the human brain — and whether computers could ever catch up.

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People who can comfortably go days without talking to a friend often have a more consolidated internal sense of self. They ...

An international study has revealed a surprising connection between quantum physics and the theoretical models underlying ...

Astrocytes use the MEGF10 receptor to prune synapses in the striatum, a process essential for dopamine-driven motor learning.

A Dartmouth study challenges the conventional view that the amygdala—the two-sided structure deep in the brain involved in emotion, learning, and decision making—is simply the brain's primitive "fear ...

Child development expert Dr Amanda Gummer explains three kinds of play - creative, imaginative and active - and their ...

Understanding the connection between behavior and brain cell activity is a major goal of neuroscience. To make progress, neuroscientists often choose simple, transparent lab animals because it's ...

Neuroendocrinology offers a vital lens through which to understand the complex interactions between hormonal systems and brain function, particularly in the realm of mental health. Research has ...