Neurons' ability to change their behavior in response to new stimuli is what makes learning possible. And even neurons' ...

Researchers discovered that certain human brain cells evolved unusually fast, altering autism-linked gene activity.

A new study in Science now promises to kick this dust up all over again: it has reported evidence of neural progenitor cells ...

Twelve laboratories around the world have joined forces to map neuronal activity in a mouse’s brain as it makes decisions.

Summary: Researchers discovered how the brain develops reliable visual processing once the eyes open. Early on, visual inputs and modular brain responses are mismatched, creating inconsistent patterns ...

Scientists have long known that the hippocampus is essential for forming new memories. It helps record where and when things ...

For decades, scientists have worked to peer deeper into the brain. They have wanted to see not just surface activity in the ...

Researchers have developed the first metal–organic framework (MOF) neuron that mimics brain-like behavior in aqueous ...

Brain fog can result from diet. The brain needs energy. Some foods boost memory and mood. Others cause fatigue. Dr. Vassily ...

When someone has a stroke—a leading worldwide cause of death and disability—time is of the essence. Almost nine out of 10 ...

A French civil servant functioned normally with 90 percent of his brain missing. How is this possible? Research reveals ...