During brain development, neurons extend long processes called axons. Axons link different areas of the brain and carry ...

A study tracking thousands of neurons shows how the brain separates memory content from context to support flexible recall.

The way the brain develops can shape us throughout our lives, so neuroscientists are intensely curious about how it happens.

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Does string theory—the controversial “theory of everything” from physics—tell us anything about consciousness and the human ...

Using a speck of mouse brain matter the size of a grain of sand, scientists have created the first precise, three-dimensional map of a mammal’s brain. The map details the form, function and activity ...

Brain health is built daily. Science, lifestyle, and nutrition can shape focus, memory, and resilience at every age.

Being able to understand speech is essential to our evolution as humans. Hearing lets us perceive the same word even when spoken at different speeds or pitches, and also gives us extra sensitivity to ...

With a new year, a healthier brain can boost your happiness and career success in 2026, plus offset brain diseases, if you ...