Myelin optimizes information processing in the brain
In a conversation, we can easily understand and distinguish individual words. In the brain, the temporal structure of speech with […]
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Happiness and the evolution of brain size
Genetic risk of developing obesity is driven by variants that affect the brain
Study discovers multiple unapproved drugs in ‘brain boosting’ supplements
Your brain parasite isn’t making you sick—here’s why
New study shows how tests of hearing can reveal HIV’s effects on the brain
Scientists map how human retinal cells relay information to brain
Inhibitory interneurons in hippocampus excite the developing brain
Mapping how the brain regulates stress
Anti-malarial drug shows promise for brain cancer treatment
