How the brain processes zero: Neurons treat ‘nothing’ as a number, study shows
In a recent study published in Current Biology, researchers uncovered how the human brain processes the concept of zero, revealing that specific neurons in the medial temporal lobe treat zero as a...
View ArticleNew research provides insight into how exercise strengthens brain connections
A new study sheds light on how exercise boosts brain function by exploring the role of nerves in muscle-brain communication. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,...
View ArticleHow does memory shape attention? Scientists have a fascinating answer
A recent study, published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, challenges previous assumptions about the automatic nature of the relationship between memory and...
View ArticleGut-brain axis appears to play a critical role in aggression
A series of experiments on mice has found that they become more aggressive when their gut microbiome is depleted. Additionally, transplanting gut microbiota from human infants exposed to antibiotics...
View ArticleDaily habits like sleep and exercise can shape brain connectivity for weeks
A new study published in PLOS Biology provides fascinating insights into how our daily experiences and behaviors, such as sleep patterns, physical activity, and even our mood, leave lasting imprints on...
View ArticleMisunderstandings about memory in trauma cases risk wrongful convictions
Research published in Memory reveals that a significant portion of UK legal professionals, mental health professionals, and the public endorse beliefs in traumatic memory repression and dissociative...
View ArticleThe fading affect bias impacts most memories — but election-related memories...
In a recent study published in Applied Cognitive Psychology, researchers explored how the emotions associated with memories of political events, specifically the 2020 U.S. presidential election, fade...
View ArticleUse of GPS might reduce environmental knowledge and sense of direction
A recent meta-analysis exploring the relationship between GPS use and navigational abilities found that individuals who rely more heavily on GPS tend to have slightly worse environmental knowledge and...
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Scientists discover “glue” that holds memory together in fascinating...
A team of scientists has made a significant discovery about how the brain retains long-term memories. They identified the molecule KIBRA, which acts as a “glue” to anchor PKMζ, an enzyme critical for...
View ArticleNew aphantasia research sheds light on the role of visual imagery when...
A new study published in Consciousness and Cognition has revealed that individuals with aphantasia, a condition where people cannot form mental visual images, experience storytelling in a markedly...
View ArticleConcept cells and pronouns: Neuroscientists shed light on key aspect of...
A recent study from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience published in Science provides new insights into how individual brain cells in the hippocampus react to pronouns during reading. The...
View ArticleIntelligent men exhibit stronger commitment and lower hostility in romantic...
Men’s general intelligence is associated with better relationship investment and lower aversive behaviors, according to a study published in Personality and Individual Differences. Past research shows...
View ArticleCognitive difficulties linger months after COVID-19 recovery
A recent study published in Brain, Behavior, & Immunity – Health suggests that individuals who had COVID-19 may experience lingering cognitive difficulties, especially in areas like working memory...
View ArticleHigh fluid intelligence boosts ability to accept corrected misinformation
A recent study published in Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications sheds light on why some people are more likely to change their beliefs after being presented with corrections to...
View ArticleScientists discover a curious effect of stress on men’s sperm
A recent study published in Nature Communications suggests that stress may boost sperm respiration (energy production) and motility (movement) in both mice and men, with effects emerging several months...
View ArticleNew psychology study examines how sadness and fear sharpen self-control
Sadness and fear, but not happiness, enhance inhibitory behavior, according to a study published in Cognition & Emotion. Research has shown that emotions play a key role in shaping behavior and...
View ArticleSurprising precision: Nearly half of “earworms” match original pitch perfectly
Most of us have experienced a catchy tune looping in our minds, but how accurately do we recall the music? A new study published in Attention, Perception, & Psychophysics reveals that these...
View ArticleHigh school IQ predicts alcohol use patterns in midlife, study finds
A recent study published in Alcohol and Alcoholism reveals a surprising link between intelligence in adolescence and drinking habits later in life. Researchers found that individuals with higher IQ...
View ArticleScientists uncover surprising difference in the cognitive cost of reading...
An eye-tracking study in Switzerland found that adults make 2.5 times more fixations (focusing their eyes on a single point) when reading short numbers compared to short words. For long numbers and...
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The hidden power of light to guide your body’s sleep, energy, and digestion
Exposure to light is crucial for our physical and mental health, as this and future articles in the series will show. But the timing of that light exposure is also crucial. This tells our body to wake...
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