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Many of us with throw modesty out the window when it comes to Christmas lunch. But what do these blow-out festive meals do to ...

A team of UChicago psychology researchers used fMRI scans to learn why certain moments carry such lasting power ...

Memories and learning processes are based on changes in the brain's neuronal connections, and as a result, in signal ...

Your nose’s superpower is thanks to a “superhighway” that leads directly into your brain. The olfactory system runs straight to the hippocampus, or your memory hub, whereas other sensory systems have ...

Unfinished tasks occupy your brain differently than completed ones. Discover why "done" matters more than "perfect"—and how ...

Ever since the beginning of time, worship has been a key part of the Christian life. Now in 2025, worship is one of the ...

A missing brain molecule may be disrupting neural wiring in Down syndrome, according to new research. Replacing it in adult ...

A new study shows that balanced neural inhibition in the hippocampus is crucial for recognition memory, the ability to remember objects we’ve recently encountered.

Memories and learning processes are based on changes in the brain's neuronal connections and, as a result, in signal transmission between neurons.

Better ways to measure cognitive exhaustion could point to treatments for long COVID and other debilitating disorders.

Chronic stress can alter the brain’s fear and emotion systems, subtly influencing how we respond to everyday challenges and ...