MIT scientists discover millions of “silent synapses” in the adult brain
MIT neuroscientists have uncovered a surprising feature of the adult brain. It contains millions of "silent synapses," which are immatu...
Your DNA may predict your future success more than your upbringing
A major twin study is shedding new light on the long running debate over nature versus nurture, suggesting that genetics may play a far...
An individual participant data meta-analysis of how physical activity relates to affective well-being in daily life
Brauer, M. et al. Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations,...
Domain generality is an emergent, not inherent, property of metacognition
Baer, C. & Kidd, C. Learning with certainty in childhood. Trends Cogn. Sci. 26, 887–896 (2022).
Human curriculum learning of a cue combination task
Experiment 1ParticipantsParticipants were recruited via the online platform Prolific (
Scientists say travel could slow aging and boost your health
Retinol creams may get most of the attention in the fight against visible aging, but researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) have p...
This simple blood test might detect depression before symptoms appear
Blood tests that track how certain white blood cells age may help identify depression by focusing on emotional and cognitive symptoms r...
This simple amino acid supplement greatly reduces Alzheimer’s damage
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive brain disorder and a leading cause of dementia worldwide. Despite years of research, there is...
Scientists reveal creatine’s hidden power beyond muscle gains
Creatine is widely known as a go to supplement for athletes and gym enthusiasts, often linked to improved strength and performance. But...
Alzheimer’s drugs may not work and could raise brain risks
A major Cochrane review has found that drugs designed to target amyloid beta proteins in the brain are unlikely to provide meaningful b...