Enlarge this image Two brain circuits help determine whether there’s too little salt, or too much. Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty Images hide caption toggle…

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Pain, fatigue, fuzzy thinking: How long COVID disrupts the brain
by Jon Hamilton November 13, 2023Enlarge this image Scientists are learning more about how long COVID affects the brain. David Wall/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption David…
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Scientists built the largest-ever map of the human brain. Here’s what they found
by Jon Hamilton October 16, 2023Enlarge this image Scientists have built an enormous atlas of the human brain that could help them chart a path toward preventing…
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Brain cells, interrupted: How some genes may cause autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia
by Jon Hamilton October 2, 2023Enlarge this image New research probes the relationship between certain genes and brain disorders like autism and schizophrenia. Jill George / NIH…
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Why beautiful sadness — in music, in art — evokes a special pleasure
by Jon Hamilton September 8, 2023Enlarge this image This image shows the painting “Ophelia,” by John Everett Millais (1829-1896). Experts say that there’s a reason that we’re…
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How scientists engineered a see-through squid with its brain in plain view
by Jon Hamilton August 28, 2023Enlarge this image Scientists have engineered an albino squid that offers a window on the inner workings of the brain. Caroline Albertin/MBL…
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These experimental brain implants can restore speech to paralyzed patients
by Jon Hamilton August 23, 2023Enlarge this image Pat Bennett takes part in a research session, using a brain-computer interface that helps translate her thoughts into speech.…
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When a brain injury impairs memory, a pulse of electricity may help
by Jon Hamilton August 9, 2023Enlarge this image A precisely timed pulse to a brain area just behind the ear can help reduce memory deficits in patients…