Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory. It means how the brain ...

As we age, maintaining brain health becomes increasingly important, especially for those over 50. Cognitive decline—which can ...

Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory -- how the brain registers the difference between new and familiar objects and forms long-term ...

Explore the science behind why we always have room for dessert, even after a full meal, and the brain's sugar cravings.

Most neuroscience research carried out up to date has primarily focused on neurons, the most renowned type of cell in the ...

Scientists explore how the immune and nervous systems constantly communicate, influencing brain diseases, behavior, and ...

In their study published in Nature Communications, researchers identified an unusual type of brain cell they named “ovoid ...

Take a look around your home and you'll find yourself surrounded by familiar comforts-photos of family and friends on the ...

Your brain’s natural rinse cycle flows while you sleep. A new study suggests certain medications interfere with that ...

Concussions, a mild form of traumatic brain injury, are commonly associated with symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, ...

Chronic stress does more than just affect mood—it may actually change the way we hear. Researchers found that stressed mice ...