Articles by

Laura Sanders

The brain preserves maps of missing hands for years

The brain holds space for a missing limb, even years after it’s gone. For three women who...

New clues emerge on how foods spark anaphylaxis

Severe allergic reactions can be swift and deadly. Two new studies of mice, published August 7 in...

Popular weight-loss drugs may ease migraines too

GLP-1 drugs may possess a new power: Easing migraines. In a small, preliminary study, a GLP-1 drug...

Summer is a great time to protect your hearing

The symphony of summer is under way: Lawn mowers droning, cicadas buzzing, kids shrieking, outdoor concerts and...

At early ages, autism in girls and boys looks similar

Autism in toddlerhood looks the same in boys and girls. A large study of autistic kids between...

‘Silent’ cells play a surprising role in how brains work

Brain cells named for stars are finally getting their time to shine. Three distinct studies, published May...

Playing this Minecraft game hints at how we learn in real life

Even in a blocky world with zombified piglin chicken jockeys, human ingenuity still stands out. A Minecraft...

Early Parkinson’s trials revive stem cells as a possible treatment

Two small clinical trials revive hope for an old idea: Cells injected into the brain might replace...