Patient with serious brain injury can temporarily talk, walk, and recognize family members. A patient…
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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.
Revealing details of the internal structure of ‘mini-brains’ could help accelerate drug studies and may…
T. gondii Infection Linked to Brain Cancer Risk A new study suggests a link between…
By inhibiting a particular family of enzymes, it may be possible to develop new therapies…
Increase of inflammation markers in tumor-initiating cells believed to be a response to brain injury.…
Discovery could aid early screening, shed light on how Chiari malformation arises. About one in…
Harm prevention policies must take the long view, say experts. The evidence for the harmful…
Results from a study of 19 deceased patients suggest brain damage is a byproduct of…
Activity of brain network linked to changes in connectedness for both sleep and anesthesia. The…
People born without a corpus callosum do not have a bridge between the two cerebral…
The treatment may improve emotional regulation for people with psychiatric disorders. Pairing brain stimulation with…
Researchers provide the first physiological evidence that a foundational center of the brain influences how…
A study published in Nature Neuroscience shows how spike protein crosses the blood-brain barrier. More…
Rapid mental rejuvenation in old mice suggests age-related losses may be broadly reversible. Just a…
Norepinephrine release to cells is diminished, causing cascade of effects. In a new paper, researchers…
Taking turns in “conversation” with caregivers relates to synchronized activation in language areas. The type…
The brains of healthy adults recovered faster from a mild vascular challenge and performed better…
A study published in the journal Current Biology suggests that star-shaped brain cells known as…