very image we see and every sound we hear is encoded in the brain through the activation of tiny processing units called neurons – nerve cells that are ten times smaller than a human hair. The human ...

New research reveals that astrocytes — not neurons — are responsible for stabilizing emotional memories by re-engaging during recall.

While women’s reaction times and accuracy peak during ovulation, physical activity level plays a far greater role in cognitive performance.

Researchers have identified two forms of estrogen, estradiol and estriol, that may reduce inflammation and protect nerve fibers in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).

Summary: Hearing their mother’s voice may help premature babies develop stronger language pathways in the brain. In a groundbreaking study, preemies who regularly listened to recordings of their ...

Summary: New research shows that our own physical movements can alter how we perceive emotions on others’ faces. In a virtual reality experiment, participants were more likely to judge a face as angry ...

People with ADHD tend to be more creative, and this advantage may stem from a greater tendency for their minds to wander.

Researchers have developed brain-on-a-chip technology that uses human tissue to model how the brain’s protective barrier ...

Scientists have discovered a way to induce a hibernation-like state that protects the brain after injury—without using external cooling.