The gut is often called the body’s “second brain” for a reason. It plays a crucial role in digestion, immune function, mental ...

The hippocampal formation is a group of brain regions, including the hippocampus and some other structures closely connected ...

The parts of the brain that are needed to remember words, and how these are affected by a common form of epilepsy, have been identified by a team of neurologists and neurosurgeons at UCL.

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Humans have unique brain connections affecting emotions, social intelligence, and language, unlike chimpanzees or macaques.

When you see pasta, your brain probably doesn't jump to the secrets of the universe. But for almost a century, physicists ...

We usually don't think much about it, but our brain is pretty amazing! This three-pound organ is in charge of everything ...

Optical illusions may make you feel like a fool, but you could be able to train your brain to resist them. “It is very likely ...

Scientists also identified anti-ageing drugs and experimental compounds that could target the genes to reverse decline.

Spicy midnight snacks deserve special mention for their dream-altering properties. Capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat, raises body temperature and can delay falling asleep ...