Mind & Brain

A new study suggests that primate facial expressions may not just be reflexive

Are you a specialist or a generalist? The answer could reveal something about how well you learn and perfect a skill

From glowing neurons to newborn memories, here are the most fascinating brain discoveries of 2025

Disruptions in interoception may underlie anxiety, eating disorders, and other mental health ailments

Psychological data and brain scans show how sleep can improve our lives, our bodies and our relationships

The FDA has approved a device that aims to treat depression by sending electric current into a part of the brain known to regulate mood

More than 1 in 10 children in the U.S. have ADHD, fueling debate over the condition and how to treat it

“It is certainly not standard medical practice to perform screening MRIs of the heart and abdomen,” says one expert

Human brains go through five distinct phases of life, each defined by its own set of characteristics, according to a new study

Ethicists say AI-powered advances will threaten the autonomy of people who use neurotechnology

Deep emotional distress after birth kills many mothers. A new kind of drug offers better, faster treatment

The same brain areas that help us map physical space help us chart social connections, and the best relationship cartographers have most clout