Tag: Neuroscience
The Secret to Human Intelligence? DNA That Supercharged Our Brains
A new study from UCSF reveals that rapidly evolving DNA regions known as human accelerated regions (HARs) may have boosted the complexity of our neural networks—fueling our cognitive edge while potentially increasing vulnerability to neurodevelopmental disorders.
Double Trouble: How Chronic Stress Reshapes the Brain and Behavior
A pioneering study from Kyoto University reveals that the combination of prenatal infection and postnatal social stress can alter brain structure and behavior, offering promising new insights for personalized mental health treatments.
Unlocking the Brain’s Hidden Melody: How We Decode Speech
A groundbreaking study reveals that a key auditory brain region not only hears sound but transforms its melody into language, paving the way for revolutionary advances in speech therapy and AI voice recognition.
Brain on the Clock: New AI Reveals How Fast Your Mind Ages
A breakthrough AI model now tracks the pace of brain aging with unprecedented precision, offering a potential early warning system for cognitive decline and dementia.
Rewriting the Myth: Adults Can Learn Absolute Pitch
New research challenges the long-held belief that absolute pitch is an innate talent, showing that with intensive, well-designed training, adults can develop the ability to identify musical notes with remarkable precision.
Decoding the Creative Mind: A Newly Discovered Brain Circuit
Groundbreaking research from Mass General Brigham has identified a specific brain circuit that appears to power creative thought, offering fresh insights into how artistic expression and problem-solving are wired into our neural architecture.