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Philosophers Schwitzgebel and Pober argue consciousness could exist in forms we can’t comprehend, not just human-like brains, challenging how we search for ali…

Fluctuating oestrogen levels during the menstrual cycle increase brain drug delivery by up to 50% in female mice, suggesting dosing precision may need adjustme…

Scientists identified a specific group of thalamic neurons that act as a distraction filter in mice, whose activation restored focus when interrupted. This dis…

Extreme heat impairs animals' cognitive abilities, causing aggression and poor decision-making, which threatens their survival. As climate change intensifies h…

Parenting is linked to better long-term brain health in parents, with studies showing improved memory and cognitive function later in life. This matters becaus…

The brain undergoes a full renovation during menopause. Although these changes are profound, we’re learning that the long-term impact needn’t be all bad

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Researchers say a surgery that let pigs with completely severed spinal cords walk again may lead to human trials, and then perhaps even full head or brain tran…