After nearly 350 years, a depiction of a bee’s brain is getting some buzz. A manuscript created in the mid-1670s contains the oldest known depiction of an insect’s brain, historian of science Andrea ...

What happens to our brains as we get older? Well, for the most part, they shrink—but not all of this shrinkage is inevitable. To find out how to slow, and even reverse, age-associated brain shrinkage, ...

In a new study, researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder say jump scares could actually help unlock new treatments for anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Neurologists are exploring medications that would help the brain recover after a stroke or traumatic injury. Credit...Fabio-Consoli Supported by By Rachel E. Gross The first thing Debra McVean did ...

After about age 40, our brains begin to lose a step or two. Each year, our reaction time slows by a few thousandths of a second. We're also less able to recall items on a shopping list. Those changes ...

Levels of iron in the brain could be a warning sign of future Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. High levels of the chemical element have been shown to increase brain toxins and trigger ...

Struggling with focus and mental clarity? Discover 7 engaging activities to combat brain rot, improve attention span, and boost cognitive function. From puzzles to reducing screen time, reclaim your ...

About 10.6 percent of people are left-handed. It is still not well understood why some people prefer to write, draw, and perform other activities with their left hand, while most people prefer to use ...