Social Media can allow us to connect with people we will never meet in real life and create a potentially limitless social ...

Acute alcohol exposure impairs CRF-induced cholinergic activity.

A new study published in Diagnostics provides evidence that the striatum, rather than the cerebral cortex, receives the highest concentration of dopamine input in the brain. Advanced confocal imaging ...

Researchers at Leipzig University's Carl Ludwig Institute have discovered that in the cerebral cortex, synaptic signal transmission between brain cells functions very reliably even at low ...

Researchers at Leipzig University’s Carl Ludwig Institute have discovered that in the cerebral cortex, synaptic signal transmission between brain cells functions very reliably even at low ...

Lexi Cook tells PEOPLE about raising her son, Bo, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 4 months old, and how some doctors have given her hope.

The cerebral cortex, the outermost layer of the brain, is the central driver of various human capabilities, including decision-making, perception, language and memory. Understanding how the ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Pope Francis died of a cerebral stroke which caused his heart to fail, according to the Vatican. A cerebral stroke (or brain attack) happens when the blood flow to part of the ...

In collaboration with the artist, an installation called Revivification examines ideas of creativity and the moral quandary of extending someone’s life beyond their biological death.

Weight training may help protect the brains of older adults from dementia, including those already showing signs of mild cognitive impairment, a new study suggests.

The benefits of weight training are many: it promotes gains in strength and muscle mass, reduces body fat, and contributes to well-being and mental health.

"Grey's Anatomy" star Kate Walsh recalled the "very subtle" symptoms she experienced before being diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2015. The tumor was benign.