The last decade of research in neurodiversity has resulted in a fundamental shift in how we understand human cognitive and neurological differences. We have moved away from viewing neurodivergens with focus on deficits. Instead, the new concepts frame the differences as natural and valuable parts of human diversity. Like biodiversity
Inside every human cell, our chromosomes are protected by tiny caps called telomeres. These structures shorten with age, which inevitably leads to DNA damage, cell death, and the breakdown of tissues over time. Scientists have found that the length of telomeres in white blood cells can serve as a marker
Philosophy meets neuroscience As more people live longer than ever before, scientists and philosophers are teaming up to understand what makes aging not just bearable, but beautiful. And three timeless human traits - wisdom, resilience, and well-being - are at the heart of it. Philosophers since ancient times have linked a
Estrogen plays an important role in brain health throughout a woman’s life. This hormone supports the brain’s ability to adapt and form new connections - and much more. But measuring brain estrogen levels directly in living people is quite difficult. So it's not easy to find out
Are you also curious about how internet pornography affects brain function, emotion, and behavior? Is it true that excessive use mirrors drug addiction and impacts cognitive control and mood? With the spread of internet access and changes in how we socialize, internet pornography has become widely available and frequently consumed.
Plastic Heads, Literally? You may have thought you were cutting down on plastic by ditching plastic bags and sipping from a reusable bottle. Good job. Unfortunately, the bad news is that plastic seems to be winning anyway. It has been found in a number of our organs inside our bodies,
Loneliness is an issue that has received significant attention from both media and public health campaigns. Recent research suggests that well-meaning efforts to raise awareness about loneliness may worsen the problem. Specifically, these campaigns might shape how people think about being alone in ways that fuel loneliness rather than
My husband has this really big head, and inside, probably a really big brain. But does that mean he is smarter than me - as he claims? One of the longest-standing debates in neuroscience is whether larger brains equate to higher intelligence - as early theories assumed that absolute brain size
The human brain is an astonishing machine, storing and managing a vast number of memories every day. This process is driven by a complex network of billions of brain cells, which work together to preserve, and retrieve information. When we learn something new, specific neurons undergo physiological changes, creating a
The human brain is a system designed to store and recall huge amounts of information throughout a lifetime. At the heart of this process are our brain cells, called neurons, the brain’s fundamental units. When we acquire new information, specialized memory neurons that store the specific memory change. They
With longer lives comes the challenge of achieving healthy aging, often defined as staying disease- and disability-free for as long as possible. Frailty prevention has thus become a key focus for promoting successful aging. Among various strategies, pet ownership, particularly of dogs, has emerged as a potential contributor to
Exploring the limits of human endurance has inspired innovative research into brain stimulation techniques. Transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS, is a non-invasive method where low-intensity electrical currents are applied to the scalp to influence brain activity. It has shown promise in enhancing exercise performance in strength and