We often think of sleep as a time when our bodies and minds simply “power down.” However, behind closed eyes, the human brain ...

Scientists have identified new genes and pathways that influence an individual's typical pattern of brain electrical activity, a trait that may serve as a useful surrogate marker for more genetically ...

Depression is a common but serious mental disorder that requires early diagnosis and treatment; however, it is currently difficult to do so. The participants of this study were instructed to measure ...

Recent studies suggest that brain wave patterns can both forecast and track patient responses to psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin, potentially improving treatment personalization. Researchers used ...

Jena, Germany, 1924: Working in near-isolation and with painstaking tediousness, the psychiatrist Hans Berger observes rhythmic electrical activity from the scalp of human subjects. He is convinced ...