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Arts Sep 29

Why music has such profound effects on the brain

By Megan Thompson, Melanie Saltzman

Science Mar 25

For decades, scientists have debated whether the birth of new neurons—called neurogenesis—was possible in an area of the brain that is responsible for learning, memory and mood regulation. Image by National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health/via Flickr
The human brain never stops growing neurons, a new study claims

A new study points toward neuron formation in the human brain’s hippocampus up through the ninth decade of life, which implications for memory and disease.

By Karen Weintraub, Scientific American

Science Sep 20

During one weird day in the lab, scientists decided to put octopuses (Octopus bimaculoides, specifically) in beakers filled with ecstasy-laced solution. Photo by Norbert Wu/ Minden Pictures via Getty Images
Scientists gave octopuses some molly. Here’s what happened.

Two scientists drugged some cephalopods and were surprised to find that their reactions to MDMA were similar to those of humans, despite massive evolutionary differences.

By Jamie Leventhal

Science Dec 30

Human brain, computer illustration. Photo by Sebastian Kaulitzki/via Getty Images
3 brain technologies to watch in 2018

Some tiny technologies could lead to some big advances in neuroscience in 2018. Here's what we'll be paying attention to.

By Sharon Begley, STAT

Health Apr 29

Illustration from "The Home and School Reference Work, Volume I" (1917), courtesy of Flickr user Sue Clark.
Can zapping your neck help you quickly learn a foreign language?

A new project at DARPA aims to improve people’s ability to learn new things by stimulating nerves in the neck or behind the ear.

By Ike Swetlitz, STAT

Mar 10

Why did humans evolve big brains? We don’t know, but math can help

By Kristin Hugo

Evolutionary biologists can use this new equation to test their ideas for how the human brain got so big.

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Jul 21

Scientists double number of known areas in brain’s outer shell

By Megan Thielking, STAT

The map of the human brain just got an upgrade that’s been more than a century in the making.

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Apr 28

A new atlas maps word meanings in the brain

By Eric Boodman, STAT

It’s like Google Maps for your cerebral cortex: A new interactive atlas purports to show which bits of your brain help you understand which types of concepts.

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Feb 19

Seeking an edge, these brain hackers mix up risky chemical cocktails for breakfast

By John M. Glionna, STAT

Enthusiasts of nootropics -- brain-enhancing supplements -- want to achieve better versions of themselves, but are the compounds safe?…

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Jul 15

Scientists discover brain cells that specialize in speed

By Catherine Woods

Neuroscientists find speedometers in the brain using a "Flintstone-like" car.

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