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The 16 facial expressions most common to emotional situations worldwide
December 17, 2020
At a time when nativism is on the rise, a new study reveals the universality of human emotional expression.
Drug reverses age-related mental decline within days
December 3, 2020
Rapid rejuvenation in mice suggests physiological — and removable — blockages may be behind certain cognitive issues.
What uncertainty can mean for your mind and body
November 2, 2020
The stress of uncertainty, especially when prolonged, is among the most insidious.
Scientists discover how a common mutation leads to ‘night owl’ sleep disorder
October 29, 2020
A small change in our biological clocks lengthens the clock period, causing people to stay up late at night and sleep late in the morning.
Understanding the partisan brain
October 29, 2020
A new study shows a never-before-seen glimpse of how political polarization looks in our brains.
Lab team develops first-ever living 3D-printed aneurysm to improve surgical procedures, personalize treatments
October 22, 2020
The replica represents a significant step in developing better care for the 1 in 50 Americans who will suffer from brain aneurysms.
How a UCSF team is giving Cronutt the sea lion a second chance with neuroscience
October 15, 2020
Cronutt, a sea lion suffering from toxic algae-induced epilepsy — a problem on the rise due to climate change — gets a shot at a better life.
Why you should never feel guilty about getting a good night’s sleep
September 22, 2020
UCLA researchers behind a new study on the human brain say ‘sleep is as important as food.’
How we sleep today may forecast when Alzheimer’s disease begins
September 17, 2020
Get some more sleep — deep, restorative slumber may defend against virulent dementia.
First ‘plug and play’ brain prosthesis demonstrated in paralyzed person
September 10, 2020
In a significant advance, researchers have developed a way to make prosthetics ‘learn’ better from the brains that control them.