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Single biological factor predicts distinct cortical organizations across mammalian species

Researchers have explained how visual cortexes develop uniquely across the brains of different mammalian species. They have identified a single biological factor, the retino-cortical mapping ratio, that predicts distinct cortical organizations across m…

Poor sleep in infancy linked to behavioral and emotional problems in toddlers

Disrupted and poor quality sleep in the earliest months of a child’s life can be an indicator of depression, anxiety and behavioral problems among toddlers, according to a new study.

Scientists categorize neurons by the way the brain jiggles during a heartbeat

The brain jiggles when the heart beats, and now, researchers have found a way to use that motion to better study the differences between types of neurons. In a new study, researchers find that by analyzing the changes in the waveforms they record from …

Study reveals positive connection between nature experiences and happiness

An AI analysis of photographs posted on social media revealed a positive association between nature and happiness globally.

Persistent sleep difficulties in infancy linked to heightened risk of childhood anxieties

Persistent sleep difficulties during the first 12 months of life are linked to a heightened risk of developing childhood anxieties and emotional disorders, indicates research.

Scientists create tool to detect genes associated with psychiatric, brain diseases

Scientists have created a new computational tool called H-MAGMA to study the genetic underpinnings of nine brain disorders, including the identification of new genes associated with each disorder.

Our brains are powerful — but secretive — forecasters of video virality

Our brains can predict the popularity of online videos, without us even knowing it.

Sensory information underpins abstract knowledge

What we learn through our senses drives how knowledge is sorted in our brains, according to new research.

Spending on experiences versus possessions advances more immediate happiness

Consumers are happier when they spend their money on experiential purchases versus material ones, according to new research.

Gratitude interventions don’t help with depression, anxiety

Go ahead and be grateful for the good things in your life. Just don’t think that a gratitude intervention will help you feel less depressed or anxious. In a new study, researchers analyzed results from 27 separate studies that examined the effectivenes…