Researchers use MEG imaging to show that the brain reactivates "forgotten" memories, but they only reach consciousness if they pulse at a specific rhythm.

By measuring the magnetic fields of the brain, researchers found that different contemplative practices uniquely change how ...

A recent study has revealed how the psychedelic brew ayahuasca alters brain waves to induce profound mystical experiences and vivid, spontaneous thoughts. By recording electrical brain activity before ...

At what point do "you" end and the outside world begins? It might feel like a weird question with an obvious answer, but your brain has to work surprisingly hard to judge that boundary. Now, ...

A new study in Communications Biology provides evidence that a psychedelic drug induces a hybrid sleep-wake state in active mice. This unusual brain activity suggests a potential mechanism for how ...

Researchers have used brain imaging to show how memories can be reactivated in the brain without them reaching conscious awareness, showing that these memories persist even when we think they have ...

A new study found that deep sleep weakens breathing brain timing in movement circuits and changes internal brain ...

As humans grow older, their emotional stability and sleep patterns can change significantly. For instance, some past studies ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...

A new study shows that attention moves in fast repeating cycles in the brain, making us more open to distraction at certain moments.

A few minutes beside trees or water can shift the brain into a calmer state. That change is not just a feeling.