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

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

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

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

Key cells in the brain, neurons, form networks by exchanging signals, enabling the brain to learn and adapt at incredible ...

Drugs targeting amyloid plaques have failed to show efficacy in clinical trials. A new approach is needed to tackle AD ...

Researchers have studied how prenatal cannabis exposure affects brain development and cognitive functions, including memory ...

Neuroplasticity and sleep hygiene enhance learning, memory, and habit formation by refining cognitive maps and strengthening neural connections.

The axon initial segment (AIS) is where nerve signals begin, and its adaptability is key to brain function. Scientists have found that the AIS changes in response to activity levels, helping neurons ...

Southwest United Graduate School, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Cell Metabolism and Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Conservation and Utilization of Bio-resources in Yunnan Center for Life Sciences, ...

A research group led by Kazunobu Sawamoto, a professor at Nagoya City University and National Institute for Physiological Sciences, and Koya Kawase, a pediatric doctor at Nagoya City University ...