A new study on laboratory rats has found that the brain’s ability to learn from rewards is enhanced by the hormone estrogen.

Understanding how the brain learns and applies rules is the key to unraveling the neural basis of flexible behavior. A new ...

Researchers have developed a powerful new software toolbox that allows realistic brain models to be trained directly on data.

1. Overcoming Procrastination: Starting is often the hardest part of any task. The Two-Minute Rule minimises the mental ...

Scientists at EPFL have unraveled the mystery behind why biological nanopores, tiny molecular holes used in both nature and biotechnology, sometimes behave unpredictably. By experimenting with ...

Our brains do not react in a fixed, mechanical way like electronic circuits. Even if we see the same scene every day on our ...

New research reveals brain circuits follow daily schedules for memory formation, with specific hours offering advantages for ...

A new study reveals that brain networks associated with a person’s history of traumatic experiences can temporarily quiet ...

Researchers have long established that hormones significantly affect the brain, creating changes in emotion, energy levels, ...

Experiments reveal how estrogen enhances dopamine and cognitive function. Hormones are known to have powerful effects on the brain, influencing mood, motivation, and decision-making. Yet, the precise ...

A new study reveals that the brain’s responsiveness and capacity for learning shift with the time of day, governed by ...

A vast study suggests that being multilingual can slow down cognitive ageing. Speaking multiple languages could slow down ...