Brain development does not end at 25 but continues into the early 30s as neural networks become more efficient and ...

A year of consistent exercise appears to rejuvenate the brain – but don’t ask scientists how yet In A Nutshell Adults who ...

As emotions rise and fall in everyday life, your brain keeps up, constantly adjusting. These transitions between feelings—like joy, sadness, or fear—aren’t just random reactions. They’re part of a ...

Consciousness may emerge not from code, but from the way living brains physically compute.

A single damaged protein inside one brain cell may seem insignificant. Yet new research shows how that small mistake can ...

Recent work has revealed some of the many crucial functions of astrocytes, brain cells that were once thought to play primarily supportive roles for neurons. Astrocytes do handle debris around neurons ...

The 'silent' X chromosome within female brains may not be so silent after all. A new study has found evidence in both mice and humans that as we age, 'sleeping' X chromosomes can be 'awakened' in ...

Why do some youngsters bounce back quickly from a traumatic brain injury, while others suffer devastating side effects for years? New UCLA/USC research suggests that damage to the fatty sheaths around ...

When you're in deep sleep, your mind can paint vivid scenes like being chased by fictional serial killer Michael Myers or unexpectedly bumping into your ex — but why? "I can say with certainty that ...

In a conversation with Dr. Steven Gundry, I reflect on what the gut–brain connection reveals about inflammation, longevity, and how we care for ourselves over time.

The maternal microbiome and immune system have both independent and synergistic effects on fetal brain health - changes in ...