How a brain's anatomical structure relates to its function is one of the most important questions in neuroscience. It ...

A healthy brain maintains a harmony of neurons that excite or inhibit other neurons, but the lines between different types of ...

Comparing a map of the neurons in a nematode worm - the connectome - with a map of how signals travel across those neurons ...

Think playing an instrument is just a childhood pastime or a talent reserved for the naturally gifted? Think again. Picking up a musical instrument later in life isn’t just a fulfilling creative ...

Researchers found a powerful protein that helps strengthen the messaging system of the brain. The discovery could lead to new ...

Research reveals strong connections between muscle strength and cognitive function in patients with COPD, highlighting the potential for rehabilitation strategies.

Research indicates that activities like dance, martial arts, and team sports significantly enhance cognitive function beyond ...

That the human mind treads a delicate line between order and disorder is a radical idea that’s gaining traction - and is ...

Summary: A new five-year study explores how dopamine may drive changes in brain myelin during social isolation. Researchers ...

A new study out of the U.K. lays out how thumbs helped shape brain development in humans and other primates. Scientists found ...

Tumours in the frontal lobe can cause personality changes and problems with movement, while those in the cerebellum may lead ...