Consolidation takes time, and much of it happens when you are not studying at all. While you sleep, the hippocampus replays the day’s experiences and slowly ...

The idea that octopuses might be aliens emerged from the theory of panspermia (Steele et al., 2018), according to which life on Earth is not entirely of terrestrial origin, and microorganisms may have ...

Maria is a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania, where she studies how neurons and astrocytes influence each other in regulating degradative pathways. She is passionate about the ...

In the middle of a conversation, someone asks a seemingly simple question, “Are you okay?” For a brief moment, there is hesitation. The answer could be honest and reflect the stress, exhaustion, or ...

The muscle-building supplement creatine has stolen the cognitive health spotlight in the wake of several research studies boasting claims of better memory, increased focus, and overall enhanced ...

Imagine standing in line at a café when someone blatantly cuts ahead of you. A flash of indignation flares up – “Hey, that’s not fair!” On the other hand, think about how you would feel when a ...

In the early 20th century, pioneering neurosurgeon Dr. Wilder Penfield made a groundbreaking discovery. While in the operating room, Penfield stimulated various regions of the motor cortex of his ...

As spooky season descends upon us, it’s intriguing to explore the connections between neuroscience and a Halloween classic: the zombie. While the introduction of zombism to fiction can be attributed ...

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Cancer is a complex disease where some cells in the body multiply uncontrollably, forming tumors detrimental to bodily functions. Fortunately, more people survive cancer every day. According to the ...

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flows through your central nervous system, serving multiple roles: it protects your brain, takes out the cellular trash, and even acts as a highway for immune cells. Although ...

Motherhood is a profoundly life-changing experience. Pregnancy not only alters daily routines and responsibilities, it also transforms the body in remarkable ways. Organs shift to make room for a baby ...