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

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

Adolescents who regularly choose solitude over social connection show measurable differences in brain structure and function, according to a large neuroimaging study.

A part of the brain that is about the size of a sunflower seed in people could play a big role in our food consumption ...

Depression is a serious disorder that disrupts daily life through lethargy, sleep disturbance, and social withdrawal, and ...

Adolescence is a period of social reorientation: a shift from a world centered on parents and family to one shaped by peers, schools, and broader networks. This expansion is critical for healthy ...

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

A new study in mice reports that concussions sustained early in life can cause subtle brain changes that re-emerge later in ...

While we've known for some time that obesity affects the brain, scientists have found that, more importantly, it's where you ...

A revealing study found that poor sleep patterns age a person's brain faster than those who sleep more than 8 hours per night ...

New research shows fat in arms, legs, torso, and around organs affects brain health differently, with visceral fat tied to ...