Mind & Brain

Brain scan study hints that methods could be developed to detect the earliest stages of neurodegenerative disease

Fruit seems riper when it is wrapped in a net that matches its optimal color, such as a really orangey orange

More people than we thought who are in comas or similar states can hear what is happening around them, a study shows

To stop putting off tasks, think about the positive

A highly robust brain-computer interface boasts low error rates and a durability that allows a user to talk all day long

Many experts criticize the FDA’s recent negative ruling on MDMA therapy for PTSD, saying the agency ignored solid overall results from clinical trials

The brain’s primary job is to reduce uncertainty in an ever changing world

Researchers wish to probe whether consciousness has a basis in quantum mechanical phenomena

Diagnosis of Alzheimer's, according to expert recommendations, can proceed by detecting the disease's underlying biology, even before the onset of cognitive decline

Here’s what experts and former athletes have to say about dealing with post-Olympics mental health struggles

People can form surprisingly strong bonds with others—even when that tie is one-sided

Eighty-year-olds are able to identify familiar tunes just as well as teenagers can