A groundbreaking study reveals a genetic mutation that allows some individuals to function optimally on just four hours of sleep. Researchers identified SIK3-N783Y in super sleepers and tested its effects in mice, uncovering potential advancements in sleep disorder treatments.
A groundbreaking study reveals a rare mutation in the SIK3 gene that allows some individuals to thrive on less sleep. Discover how genetics influences our sleep needs and what it could mean for treating sleep disorders.
A groundbreaking study explores consciousness, challenging major theories and revealing new insights into how our brain processes awareness. Discover the implications for understanding comas and consciousness disorders.
Scientists at UC Berkeley have developed a groundbreaking technology called Oz that allows humans to see a brand-new color named Olo—a hyper-saturated blue-green hue never seen before. This innovation not only explores human color vision but may also pave the way for treatments of vision disorders.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. highlights alarming autism rates in U.S. children, promising comprehensive studies on environmental causes. Experts weigh in on the implications and challenges of rising diagnoses.
As A.D.H.D. diagnoses soar, new research raises critical questions about how we define and treat this complex condition. Discover the latest findings that could reshape our understanding of A.D.H.D.
A groundbreaking study has unveiled the intricate wiring of a mouse brain, mapping 84,000 neurons and half a billion synapse connections. This monumental achievement offers new insights into brain function and diseases like dementia.
In a groundbreaking study, NIH-funded researchers have mapped the intricate connections in the mouse brain, revealing how we process visual information and laying the foundation for understanding brain disorders.
Scientists have created the most detailed neuron map of a mammal's brain, revealing 84,000 neurons and half a billion synapses. This groundbreaking study could transform our understanding of intelligence and brain disorders.
In her new memoir, Elizabeth Ann Hanks uncovers the tumultuous childhood she faced after her parents' divorce, detailing experiences of confusion, violence, and the impact of her mother's struggles.
