To explore these neural differences, the researchers used a computational approach called “network control theory” to measure how the brain transitions between different patterns of activity during ...

The team compared brains from six species: social huntsman spiders (Delena cancerides), social crab spiders (Xysticus bimaculatus), and four closely related solitary species. To their surprise, they ...

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Yale School of Medicine (YSM) scientists have discovered a molecular difference in the brains of autistic people compared to their neurotypical counterparts. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

Parkinson's disease does more than cause tremor and trouble walking. It can also affect sleep, smell, digestion and even thinking. That may be because the disease disrupts communication in a brain ...

Scientists still don’t know how the brain turns physical activity into thoughts, feelings, and awareness—but a powerful new tool may help crack the mystery. Researchers at MIT are exploring ...

Cocaine addiction may persist because the drug rewires brain circuits through a protein called DeltaFosB. This buildup ...

Beyond the immediate effects of exposure, there is evidence that nature may shape the brain over longer timescales.