Is altruism learned, or is it innate? Neuroscience suggests that even before language, children display spontaneous helping behaviors. Born from the need to live together, the human brain thinks, feels, and acts in constant relation with others. Shaped by social life, it deciphers intentions, shares emotions, and continuously adjusts its behavior to those around it….
Once banned, psychedelics are re-emerging in medical research. They may offer solutions where conventional treatments fall short. For decades, psychedelics were pushed into the shadows branded as dangerous, unpredictable substances tied to counterculture and moral panic. However, behind the curtain of prohibition, certain compounds like LSD and psilocybin are making an unexpected comeback at the…
Between amygdala and prefrontal cortex, the brain turns alarm into controlled experience. Fear becomes play. Fear is an emotion we try to avoid in daily life, yet we eagerly seek it out in entertainment. Horror films, haunted houses, roller coasters, escape rooms — everywhere, humans put themselves face to face with imaginary dangers. But why…
Ultra-weak photon emissions have been measured from the human brain. A finding that could expand how we study brain activity. Our brain never ceases to surprise us. After revealing its electrical waves and magnetic fields, it unveils another secret: it emits light. Researchers have detected photons—those tiny particles of light—escaping from the heads of volunteers…
Does memory truly fade with age or does it transform? Aging isn’t just about wrinkles or grey hair. It’s a much deeper transformation—one that quietly reshapes us from within, deep in the folds of our brain. Once regarded as an inevitable or marginal phenomenon, aging is now at the forefront of scientific and societal concerns….
Can we restore plasticity in an Alzheimer’s brain? Early experimental findings suggest it may be possible. Alzheimer’s disease affects millions worldwide and still lacks a curative treatment. Existing medications mostly target amyloid plaques and tau proteins, but they fail to halt cognitive decline. Neuroscientists now agree that the real casualties of this disease are the…
The body is the child’s first learning tool.Through movement and exploration, children develop motor, emotional, and cognitive abilities simultaneously. To grow is to conquer, step by step physically and mentally,It’s a long and delicate choreography, where every gesture attempted, every movement explored, and every balance achieved helps shape the child. Long before learning to read…
Alzheimer’s progression is not random. Mathematical models are now helping decode its hidden pathways. Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the most formidable challenges in neurology, both in terms of its growing prevalence and the complexity of its underlying mechanisms. While amyloid plaques and tau tangles are well-established pathological markers, a fundamental question persists: why do…
What if well-being protects memory? A study suggests our psychological state may play a key role in cognitive aging. Preventing cognitive decline has become a major public health concern. As life expectancy increases, so do cases of dementia, pushing researchers to identify factors that could help protect the brain. Risk factors such as depression and…
What if some non-speaking autistic individuals can read but can’t show it? A study challenges how we assess language abilities. The absence of functional speech in some autistic individuals often leads to a general underestimation of their cognitive and linguistic abilities. This perception is rooted in a confusion between language and spoken output, as if…