Researchers have discovered “meal memory” neurons in laboratory rats that may explain why forgetting lunch…
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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.
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.…
A natural compound present in the brain shows promise in reducing stroke damage by protecting…
A new model of vascular dementia reveals hidden disease processes and raises urgent questions about…
Knight Initiative researchers are investigating the detailed processes behind how the brain learns to control…
Excess fat in brain immune cells weakens defenses against Alzheimer’s. Blocking fat storage restored their…
College of Pharmacy Professor Jaime Ross has discovered that cognitive decline occurs in a sex-dependent…
Feeding the animals a high fiber diet reduced Alzheimer ’s-related frailty, including tremors. The gut…