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Magic mushrooms temporarily 'dissolve' brain network responsible for sense of self
Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, reduces the synchronicity within a brain network responsible for reflection and the sense of self.
What is ASMR, and why do only some people experience it?
If you've ever fallen into a rabbit hole of ASMR videos, you might wonder how the peculiar sensation comes about. Here's what we know.
People are falling in love with AI. Should we worry?
AI romantic companions can save some people from loneliness, but they also have a dark side.
'This is what drives the migraine headache': Scientists uncover 'missing link' in why some migraines happen
A new mouse study uncovered a previously unknown route between the brain and peripheral nerves that could explain the link between aura symptoms and migraine headaches.
Benzos like Xanax may shrink the brain in the long term, study hints
A new study involving almost 5,500 people suggests that long-term benzodiazepine use may shrink parts of the brain involved in memory and mood regulation.
Do women have a higher pain tolerance than men?
Does a person's sex dictate how they respond to pain? To a certain degree, yes, but there's a lot scientists don't know.
Scientists just grew the 1st-ever 'minibrains' from multiple people's cells
Hybrid brain organoids could be used to test how people respond differently to drugs before clinical trials begin, researchers say.
Predator or prey? This 'switch' in the brain toggles when you're hunting or being hunted
The hypothalamus, a brain region that helps control our hormones and sleep cycles, is also responsible for our ability to switch between predator- and prey-like behavior.
