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Over the past decade, intensive studies have shown that the brain's meningeal lymphatic system acts as the brain's "waste disposal network," maintaining homeostasis by clearing metabolic waste and ...

What if the simple act of noticing your behavior is what shapes who you become? The practice of simple daily reflection may be the real force behind identity and lasting change.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or ADHD translates in different ways across the population, unlike the ...

Research uncovering the origin of pineoblastoma, a rare pediatric brain tumor, has also revealed a dependency across multiple brain tumor types that share a similar molecular program.

The neuroscience is pretty uncomfortable. People in positions of power show reduced activity in mirror neuron systems, the ...

A mom and science writer offers an operating manual for parents grappling with kids' screen use and cravings for sweets.

Everything from doom scrolling on our constantly pinging phones to refined sugar is designed to manipulate our biological instincts – and it’s making us ill. Bestselling author and scientist Nicklas B ...

Explore the latest findings in autism research that highlight the importance of brain tissue for understanding neurodevelopmental conditions.

In a 2025 study, researchers explored what happens in your body when you taste flavanols — the compounds behind that dry, puckery bite in foods like berries and red wine. They found that the sensation ...

Age, new comorbidities, inflammation, cognitive reserve, and changes in anxiety levels alter drug effects and recovery.

Advanced 3D reconstructions of the comb jelly’s aboral organ reveal a sensory system far more complex than scientists expected. The organ contains a wide variety of specialized cells and is closely ...