Brain

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.

Surprising new science on the benefits of heat therapy for peak-performing athletes—and people in hospitals.

Targeting a key molecule that helps the brain process sensory threats could lead to new treatments for PTSD, migraines, and autism.

Scientists have been scratching at the familiar, annoying phenomenon long enough now to produce a new crop of promising itch drugs.

Resuscitation expert Sam Parnia studies near death experiences—and how your brain can give you access to new dimensions of reality.

A new study questions whether depression is really caused by a chemical imbalance.