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The brain is the central organ of the human nervous system, responsible for thought, emotion, memory, movement, and perception. Composed of billions of neurons and glial cells, it processes vast amounts of sensory information and coordinates every function of the body—from heartbeat regulation to complex reasoning and creativity. Neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science explore how the brain’s structures—such as the cortex, cerebellum, and limbic system—interact to generate consciousness and behavior. Ongoing research into brain plasticity, neural networks, and disorders like Alzheimer’s, depression, and epilepsy continues to deepen our understanding of this remarkable organ that defines human experience and intelligence.
Skoltech researchers developed a method to make brain activity mapping up to five times more…
At 11:00 am ET today (November 1, 2021), the results will be released for research…
For the first time, researchers have used human data to quantify the speed of different…
We seem to be wired to calculate not the shortest path but the “pointiest” one,…
Cleveland Clinic-led research team used artificial intelligence to uncover association between COVID-19 and brain changes.…
Consuming Amino LP7, a specific combination of essential amino acids, could inhibit the development of…
Patient-derived “mini brains” have revealed how ALS/FTD begins at the cellular level and enabled drug…
Look deep inside the brain of someone with Alzheimer’s disease, most forms of dementia or…
The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. Now, a new study…
A study of mice watching movies shows our brain cells rely on a circuit of…
Scientists have discovered a new way to study glioblastoma by comparing patient-specific healthy and diseased…
Our DNA is very similar to that of the chimpanzee, which in evolutionary terms is…
Stable cognition in aging appears linked to moderate sleep, with both short and long durations…
Extra brain processing during sleep enhances learning of new motor skills. Practice makes perfect, but…
Study in Animals Suggests Omega-3 Supplement May Reduce Effects Four weeks on a diet of…
Dedicated circuits evaluate uncertainty in the brain, preventing it from using unreliable information to make…
An anti-viral gene that impacts the risk of both Alzheimer’s disease and severe COVID-19 has…