SA Special Editions

Brain regions that process faces reveal deep insights into the neural mechanisms of vision

The causes of long COVID, which disables millions, may come together in the brain and nervous system

The new discipline of network neuroscience yields a picture of how mental activity arises from carefully orchestrated interactions among different brain areas

Neural circuits that track our whereabouts in space and time may also play vital roles in determining how we relate to other people

Neural activity probes your physical surroundings to select just the information needed to survive and flourish

Reality is constructed by the brain, and no two brains are exactly alike

Plato was right: newborns do math

The blood-brain barrier deteriorates with aging, but animal studies indicate repairs can make old brains look young again

Enacted dreams could be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease

Advances in neuroscience and psychology could lead to real-world benefits in education and mental health

Brain scans reveal that some people who can’t speak or move are aware of the world around them

Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps to treat symptoms of schizophrenia for which drugs are ineffective

Applying electric currents reveals the function of varying brain regions and helps to alleviate neurological disorders