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

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

Your brain can still make new neurons when you’re an adult. But how does the rare birth of these new neurons contribute to cognitive function? Researchers know that new neurons contribute to memory ...

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

The human brain does more than simply regulate synapses that exchange signals; individual neurons also process information through "intrinsic ...

Fluctuations in brain activity, also known as neural variability, enable us to be flexible in adjusting our behavior to the ...

A new study led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai offers one of the most comprehensive views yet of how brain ...

Artificial plastic neurons mimic brain-like activity, showing advanced signal processing and potential for breakthroughs in ...

Brains are bewilderingly complicated systems of connections between neurons. Mapping those connections is an important step in understanding how brains work. Scientists have recently completed the ...

Brain exercises can help keep you mentally sharp at any age. Try these exercises for all ages, adults, and older adults that ...

In today’s fast-paced world, the need for cognitive enhancement has never been greater. Maintaining optimal brain function is essential for success as we navigate through our daily responsibilities, ...

SYDNEY, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- A University of Queensland (UQ) study reveals that neuronal function in the brain is powered by fats alongside sugars, paving the way for treating metabolic and ...