Latest Mind And Brain Stories

Short Naps Have Major Benefits for Your Mind

A light midday snooze boosts memory and other types of cognition—and your mood

Newfound Hybrid Brain Cells Send Signals like Neurons Do

Some astrocytes, thought to play only a supportive role in the brain, can communicate with neurons

Road to Fulfillment

The Brain Isn’t as Adaptable as Some Neuroscientists Claim

The idea of treating neurological disorders by marshaling vast unused neural reserves is more wishful thinking than reality

Beliefs about Emotions Influence How People Feel, Act and Relate to Others

Thinking about a range of emotions as friends rather than foes improves the quality of our life

Transgender People’s Neurological Needs Are Being Overlooked

Migraine, stroke and epilepsy disproportionately affect members of the transgender community—but neurologists are often unprepared to respond

The Pandemic Disrupted Adolescent Brain Development

Early research presented at the leading brain conference suggests that the pandemic changed the brains of teenagers

How Does Your Brain Remember and Retrieve Words?

Here's a look at how the brain uses its mental dictionary to remember and retrieve language

Is Snoozing the Alarm Good or Bad for Your Health?

New research suggests that hitting the snooze button to squeeze in an extra five or 10 minutes of sleep may actually be good for you

Funding for Research on Psychedelics Is on the Rise, Along with Scientists' Hopes for Using Them

As interest and support for psychedelic research grows, scientists share their hopes for the future.