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Mind & Behavior
Study the science of how we think, feel, and act, with insights that help you better understand yourself and others.
Synchronized activity between the hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and thalamus plays a role in memory consolidation.
After Albert Einstein’s death in 1955, a pathologist—searching for the secret of genius—removed, dissected, and ultimately stole the mathematician’s brain.
Better cognitive control over our decisions can stave off disappointment in our actions.
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What sets trauma apart from regular bad experiences? A leading neuroscientist explains.
In the ongoing battle against PTSD, a potential new weapon emerges: a nasal spray loaded with neuropeptide Y.
When you do something with all your heart and mind, you do it with "meraki." When we lack this feeling, it can lead to burnout.
The Serenity Prayer is nice — until the missiles come raining down on your city.
The fear of deep bodies of water may be evolutionarily ingrained.
The idea that consciousness emerges naturally alongside intelligence could be an anthropocentric distortion.
To advance the gender-affirming healthcare of all those who transition, we must also understand the nature and causes of those who detransition.
"Human connection is as threatened by unhealthy peace as it is by unhealthy conflict." —Priya Parker
"Domesticated viral genes" may not be domesticated as scientists thought.
Who — or what — really controls your mind?
6mins
If you don’t feel better after the weekend, the “burnout paradox” could explain why.
New research shows that the transition from general to specific memories involves the maturation of inhibitory neurons in the hippocampus.
Walter Pitts rose from the streets to MIT, but couldn’t escape himself.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline relaunched last year with a new number, yet few Americans are aware of the helpline and its purpose.
A series of charts shows how prevalent different mental illnesses are across the globe — but how we define them matters.