very image we see and every sound we hear is encoded in the brain through the activation of tiny processing units called neurons – nerve cells that are ten times smaller than a human hair. The human ...

A new study reveals how young synapses gradually mature to send chemical signals correctly — a process that can take days and depends on neural activity.

New research reveals that astrocytes — not neurons — are responsible for stabilizing emotional memories by re-engaging during recall.

While women’s reaction times and accuracy peak during ovulation, physical activity level plays a far greater role in cognitive performance.

New research reveals that people who have near-death experiences often undergo profound shifts in perspective, purpose, and priorities, but many struggle to integrate these changes into daily life.

Researchers have identified two forms of estrogen, estradiol and estriol, that may reduce inflammation and protect nerve fibers in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).

People with ADHD tend to be more creative, and this advantage may stem from a greater tendency for their minds to wander.

Summary: Hearing their mother’s voice may help premature babies develop stronger language pathways in the brain. In a groundbreaking study, preemies who regularly listened to recordings of their ...

Researchers have developed brain-on-a-chip technology that uses human tissue to model how the brain’s protective barrier ...

Summary: New research shows that our own physical movements can alter how we perceive emotions on others’ faces. In a virtual reality experiment, participants were more likely to judge a face as angry ...

Scientists have discovered a way to induce a hibernation-like state that protects the brain after injury—without using external cooling.