Johns Hopkins scientists found that neurons form tiny nanotube networks to transport toxins like amyloid-beta.…
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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 new study suggests that memory problems and difficulty concentrating after chemotherapy may stem from…
A common industrial solvent still polluting U.S. air and soil may raise Parkinson’s risk. The…
Scientists in Japan have developed enhanced versions of vitamin K that could help the brain…
Neighborhood conditions appear to shape dementia-related brain biology. Where a person lives may play a…
A new study shows self-reported memory and thinking problems are rising fastest among younger U.S.…
Researchers have discovered “meal memory” neurons in laboratory rats that may explain why forgetting lunch…
Researchers have found a set of brainstem neurons that can dial down chronic pain. These…
Boston University researchers have found that emotional events can strengthen memories of ordinary moments, giving…
Mizzou researchers discovered that switching to a high-fat, low-carb diet may help improve brain health…
Poor sleep may age the brain faster, according to a major imaging study from Karolinska…
Scientists have captured an alarming new look at how Parkinson’s disease may begin. A toxic…
A groundbreaking imaging technique has, for the first time, made the invisible visible. For the…
Researchers have designed a peptide that stabilizes a key brain protein linked to Parkinson’s. Scientists…
A new study reveals connections between two widely used models of the disease, with findings…
Stem cell therapy reversed stroke damage in mice, regenerating neurons and restoring movement. The findings…
Researchers employed a specialized brain imaging technique to identify a potential biomarker and therapeutic target…
Even “normal” levels of vitamin B12 may not be enough to protect the aging brain.…