The human brain can do many amazing things, but self-repair is not one of its repertoire of abilities. Once neurons die—from ...

A new study by researchers at the Department of Molecular Medicine at SDU sheds light on one of the most severe consequences of stroke: damage to the brain's "cables"—the so-called nerve fibers—which ...

What is acquired savant syndrome? Acquired savant syndrome occurs when the brain responds to trauma. The syndrome refers to the new skills or abilities that emerge in a previously “normal” person, ...

It’s frustrating when you try to hunker down to tackle a project, only to have your mind wander. If this happens more than ...

The common pain medication acetaminophen may hinder the brain’s error detecting abilities, according to a new study published in Social Cognitive and Affective ...

A study found that poor sleep can negatively impact how well the brain flushes out toxins, increasing the risk of dementia.

Medication has long been the cornerstone of treatment for people with epilepsy, but it doesn't stop seizures for everyone and ...

The savant syndrome is a rare psychological phenomenon in which people manifest extraordinary skills beyond their usual abilities (Rudzinski et al., 2023). Here, we will discuss possible causes of ...

From sharper memory during ovulation to forgetfulness in pregnancy, the emotional storms of puberty and the hot flushes of ...

In a busy room full of talking people, most of us can still pick out one voice to focus on. This common yet complex ...

A new study shows that feeding large language models low-quality, high-engagement content from social media lowers their ...