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James Rothman shared The Kavli Prize in Neuroscience in 2010 for discovering the molecular basis of neurotransmitter release. How did a biochemist come to win […]

As more researchers document the potential harms of social media use, especially for youngsters, both Republicans and Democrats are pushing legislation to rein […]

Frontotemporal dementia can release the creative potential of the brain’s visual areas

Here's how to reconcile the mismatch in what your senses are telling your brain

The least skilled people know how much they don't know, but everyone thinks they are better than average

Genetic resilience found in a person predisposed to early-onset dementia could potentially lead to new treatments

We learn the story of “Ella,” a patient with 12 different personalities, or “parts,” and of her therapist, who helped her form a peaceful […]

Western individualism may promote a “better than you actually are” mindset

Channeling Thomas Edison and Salvador Dalí, researchers show that shaping dream imagery could spark creative ideas to target a specific problem

Adverse early childhood experience leaves persisting traces in brain structure, highlighting the importance of preventive measures for healthy brain development

Findings suggest that the amyloid-targeting drug candidate slows cognitive decline in some people, but questions remain over its potential side effects

An increase in activity in dying brains might be associated with last-minute conscious experiences, but scientists don’t know for sure

New technology gleans the gist of stories a person hears while laying in a brain scanner

We think about what a penguin is like in dozens of different ways—one reason why we often talk past each other

Here’s why a woman who spent 500 days in extreme isolation lost her sense of time

A pillar of every neuroscience textbook, the classic “homunculus” has just gone through a radical revision

New research shows that people are drawn to others with more extreme versions of their own political views

A new review finds that only some methods to counteract conspiracy beliefs are effective. Here’s what works and what doesn’t

Studies show that people may experience enormous variability in personality traits throughout the course of the day

Insights from Deaf and autistic communities could finally make office spaces better for everyone. 

Functional neurological disorders are very real, and medical compassion is an important part of treatment

A new era of neurotechnology means we may need new protections to safeguard our brain and mental experiences

People who engage in random acts of kindness may not fully recognize the impact of their behavior on others

Open-office designs create productivity and health problems. New insights from Deaf and autistic communities could fix them

Venture capitalists and start-ups don’t mind losing money, but dealing with a bank run is a whole different story