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Trigger for deadly neurodegenerative disorder identified
The discovery of an important enzyme involved in Huntington's disease may pave the way for future treatments to prevent the condition, researchers say.
Our brains can understand written sentences in the 'blink of an eye,' study reveals
Language processing happens at speeds significantly faster than it takes to speak one word aloud.
At-home brain stimulation could be promising depression treatment, trial hints
A new trial suggests that at-home brain stimulation could potentially be a first-line treatment for depression. However, some experts are skeptical.
Study reveals how the brain divides days into 'movie scenes'
A recent brain-scan study sheds light on how people's brains divide continuous experiences into meaningful segments, like scenes in a movie.
Why does drinking water feel so good when you're thirsty?
Drinking water triggers a variety of complex biochemical reactions that reward rehydration and help satiate our thirst.
How do you see pictures in your brain?
Here’s how your brain visualizes scenarios that you’re not actually looking at with your eyes.
What causes people to 'choke' under pressure?
People who "choke" under pressure underperform in high-stakes situations out of stress and worry. But what causes this phenomenon?
Monkey study reveals science behind 'choking under pressure'
When a person (or monkey) is facing stakes that are too high, the stress can interfere with neurons, affecting how they direct the body to execute movements, a study suggests.
