Why do beauty standards feel inescapable? Neuroscience and epigenetics reveal how our brains imprint cultural ideals—shaping body image and eating behaviors for life.

Researchers at FORTH have developed a new type of artificial neural network (ANN) that incorporates features of biological ...

Synaptic plasticity is the biological process by which specific patterns of synaptic activity result in changes in synaptic strength and is thought to contribute to learning and memory.

High cholesterol levels can pose significant risks to health, including affecting memory. Research highlights a link between cholesterol management an ...

SNN is the third-generation neural network (Maass, 1997). It has more biological structures and processing mechanisms, such as discrete sequential spike neurons which make it possible to deal with ...

January felt long due to high expectations for new skills, but February brings a lighter perspective. Embracing learning fosters growth and adaptability.

Two theories behind the biological basis of depression have battled it out for decades — which one will emerge victorious?

Microelectrode arrays and microprobes have been widely utilized to measure neuronal activity, both in vitro and in vivo. The key advantage is the capability to record and stimulate neurons at multiple ...

Lycopene, a plant-derived compound found in tomatoes and other red fruits, is showing promise as a natural antidepressant.

Discover the potential of lycopene in alleviating depression. Learn how the compound found in tomatoes improves brain cell ...

Recent studies by Donna Thomas have shown how children commonly have extra-sensory experiences that go beyond our typical ...