Your brain can still make new neurons when you’re an adult. But how does the rare birth of these new neurons contribute to cognitive function? Researchers know that new neurons contribute to memory ...

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

Researchers have created a protein that can detect the faint chemical signals neurons receive from other brain cells. By ...

The human brain must be able to link memory content to the circumstances in which it occurs. Researchers in Bonn have now discovered how the human brain uses two different groups of neurons to store ...

Some parts of our bodies bounce back from injury in fairly short order. The outer protective layer of the eye—called the ...

Elon Musk announces Neuralink brain implants will enter "high-volume" production by 2026, helping paralyzed patients control ...

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

MIT researchers are using living cells to target diseased brain areas and deliver tiny electronic devices that can modulate ...

High-fat diets are linked to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and other health problems. High-fat diets can also ...