The human brain's soft folds and ridges, arising in early development and continuing through the first 18 months of life, are a visual icon for intelligence itself. Peeling back the layers of this ...

For years, the idea of building a working replica of the human brain has lived comfortably in the realm of science fiction. A ...

In mouse brain cells, and in follow-up work involving worms and human cortical neurons, the team found that many axons ...

Groundbreaking neurobiologist, Dr. Gina Turrigiano heads up the Turrigiano Lab in Brandeis University’s Biology Department. Dr. Turrigiano’s work focuses on brain plasticity. Our conversation covered ...

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have found a previously unseen pattern among the rapid-firing neurons inside the brain, one that reveals how distinct networks located in specific areas ...

How does the brain learn from mistakes? A new Duke study reveals a hidden circuit that helps control the learning process.

The brain is a master controller, organized into large-scale neural networks that directly affect whether people with addictions break free or surrender. Research has identified a key site, the action ...

A wave of late-April research has delivered advances in neurology, from early Parkinson’s detection via gut microbiome patterns to a blood test distinguishing multiple dementia types. Findings also ...

A patient with cancer reflects on participating in a clinical study and how community and creativity helped ease chemo brain symptoms. I was a participant in a clinical study on Chemo Brain conducted ...

A brain hemorrhage is a medical emergency involving bleeding in your brain. It can lead to serious complications or death. Prompt medical attention is vital. Share on Pinterest Getty Images When ...