Consciousness may emerge not from code, but from the way living brains physically compute.

A sweeping genetic screen reveals how the brain is built and exposes a hidden gene behind a newly discovered childhood brain ...

As emotions rise and fall in everyday life, your brain keeps up, constantly adjusting. These transitions between feelings—like joy, sadness, or fear—aren’t just random reactions. They’re part of a ...

Our brains quickly assess food, noting taste, health, and familiarity all at once. A study in 'Appetite' reveals this ...

If you scroll through TikTok or Instagram long enough, you'll inevitably stumble across the line: "Your frontal lobe isn't ...

Recent work has revealed some of the many crucial functions of astrocytes, brain cells that were once thought to play primarily supportive roles for neurons. Astrocytes do handle debris around neurons ...

The 'silent' X chromosome within female brains may not be so silent after all. A new study has found evidence in both mice and humans that as we age, 'sleeping' X chromosomes can be 'awakened' in ...

Zomato co-founder Deepinder Goyal on Raj Shamani’s Figuring Out podcast, which sparked interest not just for the content of ...

The maternal microbiome and immune system have both independent and synergistic effects on fetal brain health - changes in ...

Iron's Dual Role in Brain Health Iron is crucial for normal brain function, supporting oxygen transport, DNA synthesis, and neurotransmitter production. However, excessive iron content in sensitive ...

In a conversation with Dr. Steven Gundry, I reflect on what the gut–brain connection reveals about inflammation, longevity, ...