Novel approach finds targets for future clinical trials in depression and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers have…
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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.
Neuroscientists show that mice can learn to manipulate random dopamine impulses for reward. From the…
Glutamate and GABA in the brain have reverse relationships with math ability, which switch during…
To quickly express learning and memory genes, brain cells snap both strands of DNA in…
Researchers warn of the potential social, ethical, and legal consequences of technologies interacting heavily with…
Study suggests a common mechanism underlies some behavioral traits seen in autism and schizophrenia. Many…
Researchers could rapidly obtain high-resolution images of blood vessels and neurons within the brain. To…
White matter reorganizes at specific time points to meet the needs of the brain. Learning…
Researchers merged three imaging techniques to map brain activity in real time, uncovering how people…
Ketogenic diet shows promise as a safe, metabolism-shifting therapy for brain tumors. A modified ketogenic…
A natural human peptide, LL-37, could be key to halting Parkinson’s disease by neutralizing its…
Scientists found immune-activating structures near glioma tumors that could boost the brain’s cancer-fighting potential. Scientists…
A brain region may house “grandmother-like” neurons that link facial recognition with memory — a…
‘Scintillating Starburst’ Offers Insights Into Visual Processing A new class of illusion, developed by a…
Scientists at University of Cincinnati say restoring a brain protein, not removing amyloid plaques, should…
PET scans show lipophilic statins may accelerate cognitive decline in vulnerable patients, linking them to…
Bayreuth researchers found that low-level exposure to BPA and BPS plasticizers damages brain cell communication…
Researchers find new hints that could explain how the disease spreads in human brains. Case…