Brain

Studies probing the connection between the microbiome and cognitive decline deepen our understanding of the gut-brain axis.

An interview with Dan Levitt and the immense journey from the Big Bang to the dinner table in his new book What’s Gotten Into You.

The art, the science, and the spiritual practice of lucid dreaming.

A diet deficient in these naturally occurring compounds can lead to age-related memory loss.

This mysterious end-of-life energy surge could teach us about memory, cognition, and the search for dementia treatments.

The presence of certain bacteria in saliva may be linked to suicidal ideation—so what should we do with that?

Variations in your cognitive performance before exposure to a respiratory virus can predict the severity of the infection.

Manipulating memories, smell-based dating apps, and more.

What to expect in genetic engineering, neuroscience, psychedelics, longevity research, digital health, food, human performance, wellbeing, and of course, ChatGPT.

Changes in the gut microbiome of infants can induce fear—and possibly anxiety and depression later in life.