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This study suggests that our tactile cortices, primarily evolved to perceive touch and pain on our body, have an important social function. They contribute to prosocial decision-making by helping to transform the sight of bodily harm into an accurate f…

In this month’s letter, Managing Editor Honor Whiteman reveals what articles piqued your interest in May. And, of course, there is mention of a certain wedding.

Researchers have now devised a new drug-delivering nanoparticle that could offer a better way to treat glioblastoma.

A new study shows that African-Americans and Latinos are significantly more likely to experience serious depression than whites, but chronic stress does not seem to explain these differences.

Scientists have developed a novel computational approach that incorporates individual patients’ brain activity to calculate optimal, personalized brain stimulation treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.

Scientists have identified specific gut bacteria that play an essential role in the anti-seizure effects of the ketogenic diet. The study is the first to establish a causal link between seizure susceptibility and the gut microbiota — the 100-trillion-…

A new study showed that, when confronted with physics problems, new parts of a student’s brain are utilized after receiving instruction in the topic.

Leading theories propose sleep presents an opportune time for important, new memories to become stabilized. And it’s long been known which brain waves are produced during sleep. In a new study, researchers set out to better understand the brain mechani…

Brain activity and structure in transgender adolescents more closely resembles the typical activation patterns of their desired gender, according to new research. The findings suggest that differences in brain function may occur early in development an…

Psychologists have found a link between depression and an acceleration of the rate at which the brain ages.