The cerebral cortex is the largest part of a mammal's brain, and by some measures the most important. In humans in particular, it's where most things happen-like perception, thinking, memory storage ...

A study sheds light on how networks in the brain detect new information, offering insight into disorders like schizophrenia.

What makes the human brain unique? A Yale study unlocks new insights into genetic changes that shaped our evolution.

Curate your BRAIN for synergy with AI: hone self-awareness, purpose, emotional depth, curiosity, and social bonds. It’s time ...

The flu's impact extends beyond typical respiratory symptoms, affecting the brain by causing short-term issues like brain fog and fatigue, and potentially long-term neuroinflammation. Severe flu ...

It works by switching off nociceptors in the peripheral nervous system, and therefore preventing pain signals getting to the brain. This represents a potential new breakthrough in a world which has ...

Researchers discovered how genetic switches shaped human brain evolution by fine-tuning shared gene expression.

A new Yale study provides a fuller picture of the genetic changes that shaped the evolution of the human brain, and how the ...

By reexamining 3D images used to map the connections between brain cells, researchers are uncovering new information about a small, elusive, and often overlooked cellular appendage.

The brain of humans and other animals is known to contribute to the protection of the body from infections. Past studies have ...

Nerve cells have amazing strategies to save energy and still perform the most important of their tasks. Researchers from the ...

Genetic variants linked to autism are associated with structural differences in neonatal white matter, particularly increased ...