Yale Scientists Just Cracked the DNA Code That Built the Human Brain
What makes the human brain unique? A Yale study unlocks new insights into genetic changes that shaped our evolution.
Man who 'died' for six minutes has terrifying vision of what happens after death
A man who claims he 'died' for six minutes after his heart stopped has shared his terrifying vision of the afterlife ...
Scientists discover new sources for 'the molecule that made the universe'
From helping catalyze interstellar reactions and fueling the birth of stars to its presence in neighborhood gas giants like ...
From corridors to cognition: How the brain builds mental maps of the world
Our brains build maps of the environment that help us understand the world around us, allowing us to think, recall, and plan. These maps not only help us to, say, find our room on the correct floor of ...
Early Europeans may have eaten their enemies’ brains, archaeologists say
Ancient humans living in Europe may have scooped out the brains of their dead enemies and eaten them, a new study suggests.
Mapping the human brain's default mode network: Anatomical study suggests it has widespread influence
The default mode network (DMN) is a set of interconnected brain regions known to be most active when humans are awake but not ...
Book Review: ‘Cerebral Entanglements,’ by Allan J. Hamilton
In “Cerebral Entanglements,” Allan J. Hamilton argues that new imaging technologies give us unprecedented access — with ...