
How Rare ‘Alice in Wonderland Syndrome’ Warps Reality
Researchers are learning what causes Alice in Wonderland syndrome, a rare neurological condition that can appear to warp bodies, time and reality itself
How Rare ‘Alice in Wonderland Syndrome’ Warps Reality
Researchers are learning what causes Alice in Wonderland syndrome, a rare neurological condition that can appear to warp bodies, time and reality itself
The Forgotten History of the Discovery of Human Brainwaves
The centennial of the discovery of brain waves in humans exposes a chilling tale involving Nazis, war between Russia and Ukraine, suicide and the vicissitudes of history
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‘Neuroaesthetics’ Reveals How the Arts Help with Dementia and Trauma
Aesthetic experiences can improve health and well-being at any stage of life
Consciousness Might Hide in Our Brain’s Electric Fields
A mysterious electromagnetic mechanism may be more important than the firing of neurons in our brain to explain our awareness
How the Brain Summons Deep Sleep to Speed Healing
A heart attack unleashes immune cells that stimulate neurons in the brain, leading to restorative slumber
Millions of Aging Americans Are Facing Dementia by Themselves
In a health care system that assumes older adults have family caregivers to help them, those facing dementia alone often fall through the cracks
Surgeons Identify—And Save—A Patient’s Chess-Playing Brain Area
Neuroscientists at the University of Barcelona set about on a search for brain areas involved in chess-related tasks so that surgeons could avoid them when removing a tumor
1 in 4 Unresponsive People with Brain Injuries May Be Conscious
More people than we thought who are in comas or similar states can hear what is happening around them, a study shows
Brain-to-Speech Tech Good Enough for Everyday Use Debuts in a Man with ALS
A highly robust brain-computer interface boasts low error rates and a durability that allows a user to talk all day long
Controversial New Guidelines Would Diagnose Alzheimer’s before Symptoms Appear
According to expert recommendations, the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can proceed by detecting the disease’s underlying biology—even before the onset of cognitive decline
The Unequal Burden of Early Dementia on Black Americans and How We Can Change It
Black Americans face higher hurdles in diagnosis and treatment of frontotemporal dementia, the most common form of dementia for people under 60
A ‘Havana Syndrome’ Investigation in Congress Rests on Politics, Not Science
Lawmakers should look in the mirror if they want answers to who hyped dubious reports of Havana syndrome. Instead they are investigating the spy agencies telling them the truth about the mystery