Recent insights into brain functioning challenge the long-standing belief that brain wiring is the primary determinant of intelligence and behavior. It appears that it’s not just about how the brain ...

A collaborative French–Swiss study reveals a previously unknown role for astrocytes in the brain's information processing.

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

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

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

The traditional boundaries between professional and personal life are increasingly blurred. The idea of work-life balance — where work and personal time are neatly divided — has given way to a more ...

From five minute challenges to afternoon explorations, these brain health actually work to improve memory, concentration, and overall cognitive health ...

New research shows that mild COVID-19 alters brain structure and connectivity in key areas responsible for memory and cognition, emphasizing the lasting effects on young people’s brain health. Study: ...

A collaborative French-Swiss study reveals a previously unknown role for astrocytes in the brain's information processing. Dozens of synapses ...