Researchers in Japan built a miniature human brain circuit using fused stem-cell–derived organoids, allowing them to watch ...

The human brain is often compared to a computer, but the latest wave of research shows it is closer to a self-building city, ...

A sweeping genetic screen reveals how the brain is built and exposes a hidden gene behind a newly discovered childhood brain ...

Scientists crunched 20 years of data on 30,000 older adults and discovered a surprising action that helps your brain stay ...

Activating two somatostatin receptors enhances amyloid beta breakdown and improves memory in models of Alzheimer’s disease.

The discovery could pave the way for new treatments, improved risk prediction, and earlier intervention for brain metastases.

A new study from Northwestern University is reshaping how scientists think about brain evolution. The research suggests that ...

Scientists at the University of Virginia have uncovered a surprising way the brain defends itself by letting a parasite in, ...

From football fields to military training grounds, head injuries are leaving lasting marks on the brain in ways we're only ...

Synaptic plasticity allows brains to learn, adapt, and rewire. It’s foundational to memory, problem-solving, and complex ...

Yes, although it might sound peculiar, both linguists and neurologists discovered that general talking speed says more about ...

A selection of science-based books from the year that together shine new light on who we are and why we think and act as we do.