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Assuming the worst in others can be 'read' in brain scans
By Emily Cooke published
Activity in the brain's "ventromedial prefrontal cortex" differs between people who assume the worst in social situations and those who don't, a study finds.
Neuralink chip implanted into human brain for the 1st time, Elon Musk says
By Kiley Price published
Neuralink implanted its first brain chip in a human subject, and Musk posted on X that the person is "doing well" after surgery.
Brain signature of desire uncovered in lovesick rodents, and it may be in people, too
By Emily Cooke published
A "whole lotta" dopamine is what keeps our close relationships alive, a new rodent study suggests.
Universal process that wires the brain is consistent across species
By Emily Cooke published
A new modeling study helps confirm that key connections in the brain are formed in the same way across different animal species, likely including humans.
Cerebral organoids: What are lab-grown 'minibrains'?
By Nicoletta Lanese last updated
Brain organoids, or minibrains, contain human tissues and have potential uses in basic research, drug development and computer science.
In a 1st, 'minibrains' grown from fetal brain tissue
By Emily Cooke published
The new tissue-derived minibrains may complement existing models made from stem cells, the researchers behind the new study say.
Electric pulses to the brain may make people easier to hypnotize
By Emily Cooke published
In a new clinical trial, short bursts of brain stimulation briefly made patients with chronic pain more susceptible to hypnosis.
How long can the brain survive without oxygen?
By Anna Gora published
When the brain's supply of oxygen is reduced or eliminated, damage can set in very quickly.
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