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Lab-grown minibrains, remarkable brain scans and psychedelic trips — take a look back at some of Live Science's most interesting neuroscience stories from 2024.

A new study in the journal Neuron found human brains process information at roughly 10 bits per second

Wonder Woman star was diagnosed with the clot during her eighth month of pregnancy after enduring ‘excruciating headaches’

Humans process thoughts at just 10 bits per second, according to a recent paper from Caltech researchers.

Time flies when you’re… in a boring routine, according to research, which shows that new experiences, from foreign travel to a walk in nature, can alter our perception of time

The infection leads to inflammation of the membranes (meninges) that surround the brain. The bacteria can spread through close personal contact such as coughing, sneezing. Some bacteria like Listeria can also be contracted by consuming contaminated food.

Iodine is a vital mineral overshadowed by more popular nutrients, but its importance is undeniable. Essential for producing thyroid hormones, iodine influences everything from your metabolism to your brain function. However, when your body lacks iodine, it sends out subtle distress signals that are often misunderstood or overlooked. Here are…

Scientists who study cephalopods and animal welfare are contributing to the idea of alien intelligence and what it means to be self aware.

For people who have been blind since birth, brain scans alone can't reveal if they dream in images.