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Kaleidoscopic image of a mouse's brain is 64 million times sharper than a typical MRI
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Researchers created a high-definition scan of a mouse's brain that is 64 million times sharper than a normal MRI.

12 scientifically proven signs of love
By Robin Nixon Pompa last updated
Reference What happens in your brain when you ask yourself "am I in love?", and what is love anyway?

Your native language may shape the wiring of your brain
By Anna Demming published
The connections between different regions of the brain responsible for language processing depend on which language you grew up with.

What causes people to 'choke' under pressure?
By Anna Gora published
People who "choke" under pressure underperform in high-stakes situations out of stress and worry. But what causes this phenomenon?

If the brain doesn't feel pain, why do headaches hurt?
By Donavyn Coffey published
The brain doesn't have its own pain receptors, so why do headaches hurt so much?

What is oxidative stress?
By Rebecca Sohn published
Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the body’s ability to counteract them.

Psychedelics may treat depression by invading brain cells
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A study suggests that psychedelics can access receptors inside cells that standard antidepressants usually can't affect.

Lab-grown minibrains will be used as 'biological hardware' to create new biocomputers, scientists propose
By Ben Turner published
A new proposal suggests using stem cell-derived 'minibrains' to create brand-new biocomputers. Such 'organoid computers' could be far off, but ethical questions abound.
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