The brain of humans and other animals is known to contribute to the protection of the body from infections. Past studies have unveiled the existence of the so-called conditioned immune response (CIR), ...

Parrots are already known for their mimicry of transitive actions, such as grabbing an object. Because they are highly social creatures with brains that are large relative to the size of their bodies, ...

Why do beauty standards feel inescapable? Neuroscience and epigenetics reveal how our brains imprint cultural ideals—shaping ...

Advancements could enhance perceptual capabilities in robotics. Artificially engineered biological processes, such as ...

Where does fear come from? American psychologist John Watson wanted to find out — so, in the name of science, he tried to ...

Artificially engineered biological processes, such as perception systems, remain an elusive target for organic electronics experts due to the reliance of human senses on an adaptive network of sensory ...

A new collaboration has unlocked new potential for the field by creating a novel high-performance organic electrochemical neuron that responds within the frequency range of human neurons.

Each time a person undergoes stress the brain releases cortisol hormones. Cortisol binds to glucocorticoid receptors and tells the body to prepare its “fight-or-flight” response. This hormone also ...

Trudeau says Canada will respond to US tariffs as Ontario's premier says Trump 'declared war' Canada’s outgoing prime minister and the leader of the country’s oil rich province of Alberta are ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The U.S. is inching closer and closer to a potential TikTok ban, putting millions of users and content ...

This neurological immaturity is compensated for after birth, when humans respond to experiences and stimuli. This extended period of immaturity gives humans unparalleled flexibility to learn, adapt, ...