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To the brain, Esperanto and Klingon appear the same as English or Mandarin

New research finds the brain’s language-processing network also responds to artificial languages such as Esperanto and languages made for TV, such as Klingon on ‘Star Trek’ and High Valyrian and Dothraki on ‘Game of Thrones.’

Bridging Nature and Nurture: Study reveals brain’s flexible foundation from birth

By studying never-before-seen details of brain connectivity in human infants, researchers have identified how a balance of innate structure and flexible learning produces our remarkably organized visual brains.

How childhood adversity shapes brain and behavior

Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world’s children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up-to-the-minute review of research in this domain, scholars illuminate the…

How childhood adversity shapes brain and behavior

Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world’s children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up-to-the-minute review of research in this domain, scholars illuminate the…

Not knowing what to expect can make pain feel worse

When the brain doesn’t know what to expect we perceive pain to be worse, a new study shows. The study may help shape more effective ways to manage pain in the future.

Oxytocin system of breastfeeding affected in mothers with postnatal depression

The oxytocin system — which helps release breast milk and strengthens the bond between mother and baby — may be affected during breastfeeding in mothers experiencing postnatal depression.