A hidden four-layer structure in the brain’s key memory hub has been revealed, reshaping how scientists understand learning ...

A large study of brain scans shows that our neural wiring evolves through five major stages from birth to late old age. These ...

A long-standing goal of neuroscience is to understand how molecules and cellular structures on a microscale give rise to communication between brain regions at the macroscale. Now, a study ...

Recent work has revealed some of the many crucial functions of astrocytes, brain cells that were once thought to play primarily supportive roles for neurons. Astrocytes do handle debris around neurons ...

The human brain contains about 86 billion neurons. These cells fire electrical signals that help the brain store memories and send information and commands throughout the brain and the nervous system.

The emotions felt during a soccer match may seem trivial, but they reveal profound brain mechanisms. This passion shared by millions of people worldwide helps us understand how our brain reacts ...

The lead researcher added that the study is the first to identify major phases of how brain wiring changes across a human's lifespan.

New research has found that viruses such as the one that causes COVID-19 can cause brain cells to fuse together and malfunction. The findings might explain the ‘brain fog’ and other neurological ...

The human body is packed with natural rhythms, from your sleep-wake cycle to the steady pulsing of blood through the brain to heart rate and pulse. Now, scientists say the gut may hold the key to ...

The relationship between nutrition, metabolism, and brain health is an expanding field crucial to understanding cognitive aging and disease prevention.

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- The human brain contains about 86 billion neurons. These cells fire electrical signals that help the brain store memories and send information and commands throughout the brain and ...