A new study suggests that how neurons process energy may determine whether they resist damage…
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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.
A microscopic flaw in the brain’s cellular scaffolding can shape brain size for life. Why…
ADHD stimulants may improve performance not by sharpening focus, but by making the brain more…
Scientists say their new insights into how a key brain protein works could help resolve…
Scientists can finally hear the brain’s quietest messages—unlocking the hidden code behind how neurons think,…
Clearing out “aged” brain cells dramatically reduced seizures and restored memory in a new epilepsy…
Replacing a missing brain lipid may calm overactive blood vessels and restore healthy blood flow—opening…
Attention disorders such as ADHD arise when the brain struggles to separate important signals from…
Using lab-grown brain tissue, researchers uncovered complex patterns of neural signaling that differ subtly between…
Researchers have identified elusive DNA switches in brain support cells that influence genes tied to…
The research shows for the first time that this compound, which consists of four amino…
A new experimental drug from Northwestern University is showing added potential as an early treatment…
That slice of full-fat cheese might not just be indulgent—it could be linked to a…
A mouse study reveals that losing a small but critical segment of myelin can disrupt…
Brain imaging of 30,000 people revealed that ultra-processed foods are associated with structural differences in…
The brain has an ability to regain function after traumatic injury, even though it is…
A new study shows that components found in aged blood can speed up the buildup…
Princeton scientists found that the brain uses reusable “cognitive blocks” to create new behaviors quickly.…