To function properly, neurons need to recycle cellular waste before it becomes toxic. When neurons can no longer do that, ...

New USC research offers an unseen insight into how the brain shifts gears. The researchers have discovered that our innate ability to make quick changes in motor function is the result of a unique ...

Working through the night may affect brain function, mood and mental well-being. A team of scientists explore how disrupted ...

Exploring brain activity can enhance your life's quality. Find out why many are focusing on it for better well-being and happiness.

Brain Damage From Pollution: Research found that people living in areas with high levels of air pollution performed ...

By documenting moments and facts with digital ease, your brain’s ability to encode and retain that information in long-term ...

A myocardial infarction (MI), or heart attack, doesn't just damage the cardiovascular system—it can dramatically reshape how the brain functions. A single cardiac event can trigger various ...

You can see it coming in right there, that little spot,” says neuroscientist and engineer Laura Lewis. A remarkably bright pulsing dot has appeared on the monitor in front of us. We are watching, in ...

Co-written with Jai Liester. In recent years, research has illuminated the intricate connection between our gut and brain, revealing how this relationship significantly impacts mental health. Now, a ...

Existing research tells us a lot about exactly what makes a real difference in keeping the brain healthy, memory sharp and ...

New research by Georgetown scientists shows how the brain rewires itself to automate learned tasks. The findings challenge a long-held understanding of how humans master complex skills, suggesting ...

Ozempic was supposed to be a gut story. Then Allison Shapiro looked at the brain scans. An assistant professor at the ...