Two women, seated at a table, told their stories in quiet tones.

A group of chefs, some standing, others seated, leaned forward eagerly, clearly interested in what these two women had to say.

They peppered the women with questions: did food taste better cold or hot? Was texture an issue? Did a glass of wine before dinner help or hurt the flavor experience?

Your brain gets older every day. Here's one reason that might not be so bad.

By now you know that as your brain ages, it looks more and more like Swiss cheese.

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have difficulty recognizing and interpreting how facial expressions convey various emotions – from joy to puzzlement, sadness to anger. This can make it difficult for an individual with ASD to successfully navigate social situations and empathize with others.

A study led by researchers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Columbia University used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to study the neural activity of different brain regions in participants with ASD, compared with typically developing (TD) participants, when viewing facial emotions.