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Scientists discover never-before-seen type of brain cell
A new study has pinpointed cells in the brains of mice that have the unique ability to proliferate and may help to repair damaged tissue. Scientists now need to determine if similar cells exist in human brains.
Can you forget your native language?
Linguists give the lowdown on whether it is possible to forget your native language.
'Plastics are there and seem to be getting worse': Viral study of microplastics in human brains shows worrisome trend, but has flaws
A close-up shot of microplastics resting on a human finger.
AI 'brain decoder' can read a person's thoughts with just a quick brain scan and almost no training
An improvement to an existing AI-based brain decoder can translate a person's thoughts into text without hours of training.
What is aphantasia?
A small percentage of the population has aphantasia, meaning they're unable to visualize using their mind's eye. Learn about this condition and the neuroscience behind it.
'Ancient' part of the brain tells you when to stop eating, study suggests
Neurons found in one of the oldest regions of the brain may control when we stop eating a meal, new research in mice hints.
'Neuroergonomics' aims to monitor workers' brains to boost productivity. Is that... okay?
Neurotechnology raises many high-stakes ethical questions. Setting ground rules could help protect workers and ensure that tasks are adapted to the person, rather than the other way around.
People who can't 'see with their mind's eye' have different wiring in the brain
People with aphantasia still generate brain activity when attempting to visualize, but that image may be getting lost in translation, a new study suggests.
