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Blood in a vial

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Two brain-rejuvenating proteins have been identified in young blood

Young blood has mysterious powers to improve cognition in older animals. Two proteins that boost structures in neurons seem to be behind the effect

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Health

Brain scans reveal magic mushroom drug enhances mindfulness meditation

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Sophie Scott

Mind

Neuroscientist Sophie Scott on why we laugh and a love of thermostats

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Technology

The truth about lie detectors: They don't work and never have

Insight

Building bionic people and controlling computers with thought alone

Building bionic people and controlling computers with thought alone

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A hand on some skin

Mind

A touchy-feely part of the brain helps you enjoy a gentle caress

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Mind

People with autism are less likely to fall for an out-of-body illusion

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Mind

It's not an illusion, you have free will. It's just not what you think

Features

The experiment plans to test brain stimulation on volunteers in a prison

Mind

Brain zap prison experiment suspended by Spanish government

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How neuroscience is exploding the myth of male and female brains

Mind

How neuroscience is exploding the myth of male and female brains

Stereotypes of how biological sex influences ability and behaviour abound – but the latest research reveals a very different story, says Gina Rippon

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Technology

Don't miss: Immersive memories, DIY starships and the secret of life

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8 ways to keep your brain young and stave off mental decline

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Silencing brain cells in mice can make them no longer care about pain

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Mind

Bereaved people unconsciously suppress thoughts of lost loved ones

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