Researchers at University of Cambridge and other institutes worldwide recently carried out a study that linked gene expression in healthy brains to the imaging, transcriptomics and genetics of autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia. Their paper, published in Nature Neuroscience, unveiled three distinct spatial patterns of cortical gene expression each with specific associations to autism and schizophrenia A study ..read more

A new study has revealed brain differences that may explain why humans demonstrate a variety of cognitive abilities and behaviors. The research shows that two forms of individual differences may predict cognitive abilities, explain behavioral differences and even pinpoint biomarkers of brain disease. A team of neuroscientists has found that so-called superagers maintain memory as they grow ..read more

Credit: eLife (2024) Exposure to higher levels of light can help people feel more awake and increase cognitive performance, probably by influencing the activity of parts of a brain region called the hypothalamus, according to new research. Researchers have developed a new tool to better understand how chemicals like dopamine and epinephrine interact with neurons. Bursts of ..read more

This video examines the vital role of dopamine and serotonin in influencing our social behavior, featuring a groundbreaking study with Parkinson’s disease patients undergoing awake brain surgery. Directed by computational neuroscientist Read Montague and a global team, the study reveals the complex interplay of neurotransmitters that shape our decision-making in social situations. By studying the ..read more

New research has found that the effectiveness of ADHD medication may be associated with an individual’s neuroanatomy. Although there are still some aspects pending confirmation for its use in the clinical setting, and its resolution needs to be improved slightly, a new study has shown that a method routinely used to carry out ophthalmological tests ..read more

Scientists at the University of Rochester, in the U.S., have found that eye blinking does more than simply wet the eyes—it also helps to keep vision sharp by maintaining the strength of visual signals. A new study investigates the brain’s mechanisms behind deep focus. The research employs fMRI to explore low-frequency fluctuations in brain networks ..read more

This video explores the essence of creative flow, challenging existing theories and offering new insights into how we can harness our brain’s potential for effortless and enjoyable productivity ..read more

Scientists have been working on neural speech prostheses, special devices that can help people who have trouble speaking by translating brain activity into speech. New research findings provide a novel understanding of how the human brain regulates emotions, distinguishing between emotion generation and regulation. By analyzing fMRI studies, researchers identified specific brain regions, including areas ..read more

In a new study published in Nature Communications, researchers investigated the genetic and modifiable influences on fragile brain regions by looking at the brain scans of 40,000 UK Biobank participants aged over 45. Scientists have shown for the first time that a type of thinking that has been described for over a century as a developmental ..read more

Researchers have discovered that symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are tied to atypical interactions between the brain’s frontal cortex and information-processing centers deep in the brain. A new study has identified a genetic mutation underlying a rare form of epilepsy and reveals novel molecular and cellular mechanisms by which the disorder manifests in patients. For ..read more