UVA scientists found that microglia not only guard the brain but also control blood flow…
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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.
New research shows amyloid beta forms in axons via palAPP processing in MAMs; blocking sigma-1…
Consciousness may arise from resonance—synchronized vibrations that link matter into larger, more complex conscious entities,…
MRI scans show that carriers of an Alzheimer’s-linked mutation have weaker white matter connectivity even…
A new DBS method using short bursts of stimulation targets specific brain cells to provide…
University of South Florida Health-led team discovers that the compound fenchol has the same beneficial…
Hundreds of neuroscientists built a ‘parts list’ of the motor cortex, laying groundwork to map…
Ketone Supplements Improve Brain Blood Flow and Cognition in Adults With Obesity New research published…
A Cambridge team found that a brain protein helps determine if traumatic memories can be…
This cooperation is impaired in mutations that can cause Parkinson’s disease. To break down toxic…
Brain networks mirror fractals when processing stories—disruption scrambles these patterns and impairs understanding. Understanding how…
Inhibitory brain stimulation allows better memorization by reducing the power of beta-waves in the brain.…
Withdrawal from three different drugs shuffles brain networks in similar fashion. Zeroing in on specific…
https://youtu.be/nKLH9n-RP_Q The neuroactivity of one million neurons in the mouse brain, at unprecedented resolution. Credit:…
There may be a link between exposure to light during pregnancy and fetal brain development.…
Botox injections into individual neurons have shown that dopamine cells largely self-regulate their hormone release,…
A mathematical equation can assess how you feel about experiences using your mood and brain…
Mount Sinai study discovers that body-state monitoring neurons can hijack the decision-making process. Anxiety, addiction,…