Evidence challenging the long-held assumption that neuronal function in the brain is solely powered by sugars has given ...

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 ...

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

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

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

By targeting a specific area of the brain, researchers at Washington State University may now hold the key to curbing the ...

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

When we think about drinking enough water, most of us focus on physical health benefits glowing skin, proper digestion, healthy kidneys, or better exercise performance. But what many overlook is that ...

Finger tapping exercises involve repetitive movements of the fingers in a specific pattern or rhythm. The activity ...

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

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