Boost in nerve-growth protein helps explain why running supports brain health. Exercise increases levels of…
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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 found that higher levels of the alpha-synuclein protein in the brain can lead to…
Transplanting young gut microbiota into older mice reversed aging-related decline in the gut, brain, and…
Brain Networks Can Play Role in Weight-Loss Success According to the latest data from the…
Gene editing reverses brain genetic reprogramming caused by adolescent binge drinking. Gene editing may be…
Scientists have developed a promising stem cell treatment for Parkinson’s disease, using induced pluripotent stem…
Researchers found that a gene mutation linked to blindness can also increase intelligence. When genes…
Newly Discovered Neural Network Gets Visual and Motor Circuits in Sync A fruit fly walks…
Astronauts experience increased perivascular spaces in their brains after long space flights, affecting the glymphatic…
Early estrogen surges shape brain differences between males and females by controlling key genes, affecting…
University of California San Diego (UCSD) study uses lab-grown human brain tissue to identify neural…
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University say seven hours is the ideal…
Columbia-led team wins $9.1 million research grant to create fundamentally new maps that will chart…
Maternal stress during pregnancy affects fetal brain development, potentially causing cognitive and emotional challenges in…
New research from a European collaboration paves the way for innovative strategies to fight atherosclerosis.…
Surprising research findings in mice could lead to new insights and treatments for a wide…
Innovative brain-wide mapping study shows that “engrams,” the ensembles of neurons encoding a memory, are…
Medicare limited Aduhelm coverage amid doubts about its cognitive benefits. While it reduces amyloid plaques,…