Latest about Mind
Universal process that wires the brain is consistent across species
A new modeling study helps confirm that key connections in the brain are formed in the same way across different animal species, likely including humans.
Resilience is a skill that can be cultivated, a psychologist explains
Resilience is not a static quality but rather a set of skills that can be developed over time.
Tinnitus often causes distress. A new app could help.
A new app could help make behavioral therapies aimed at easing distress from tinnitus more accessible, a small study suggests.
Humans can 'smell' each other's emotions — but we don't know how
Scents are not only important in our relationship to food and the natural world. They also play a role in how we communicate with people we know.
Why multitasking is challenging for kids and older adults
A professor of developmental psychology explains why our ability to multitask changes as we age.
Cerebral organoids: What are lab-grown 'minibrains'?
Brain organoids, or minibrains, contain human tissues and have potential uses in basic research, drug development and computer science.
In a 1st, 'minibrains' grown from fetal brain tissue
The new tissue-derived minibrains may complement existing models made from stem cells, the researchers behind the new study say.
Electric pulses to the brain may make people easier to hypnotize
In a new clinical trial, short bursts of brain stimulation briefly made patients with chronic pain more susceptible to hypnosis.
