Many people tend to trust dogs’ instincts regarding humans. If dogs gravitate towards you, dog lovers will likely see you as safe and trustworthy, but if dogs are apprehensive around you, some may ...

New research highlights the critical role of dynamic motion in recognizing familiar people, beyond static facial or body ...

The brain constantly toggles between focusing on external sensory information and internal mental representations like memories, plans, and thoughts.

A new study reveals that the “sight-over-sound” effect—where visual cues outweigh audio in judging music—depends heavily on the listener’s musical background.

New research shows that elevated glutamate-glutamine (Glx) levels in the anterior insular cortex (AIC) make people more ...

Summary: New research highlights how parasitic infections can alter brain chemistry and behavior in humans. Toxoplasma gondii, among others, appears to manipulate dopamine and immune responses, ...

A new study highlights how music therapy can help ease severe distress in dementia patients on hospital wards.