Patient-derived “mini brains” have revealed how ALS/FTD begins at the cellular level and enabled drug…
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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.
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…
Brain fingerprints, unique patterns of neural activity, can be detected in less than two minutes…
UVA scientists found that microglia not only guard the brain but also control blood flow…
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…