UCSF scientists discovered that an overlooked cell type in the brain plays a central role in healing traumatic brain injury.

When it comes to brain proteins, small changes can make a dramatic difference. Researchers studying NMDA ...

For decades, scientists believed Alzheimer’s was driven mainly by sticky protein plaques and tangles in the brain. Now Purdue ...

“If you’re interested in learning more about early identification of cognitive decline, stay tuned for more updates from the Neuromotor Behavior Lab at the University of Florida,” said Duong.

At the core of neuronal communication lie action potentials, brief, rapid electrical impulses that travel down the axon to transmit information for brain function. Abnormalities in neuron firing are ...

A single phototransistor mimics retinal bipolar cell function while detecting visible and infrared light, enabling low-power ...

Our brains know we’ll change our minds before we do. Understanding how might help us learn to make better decisions.

Scientists have long known that the hippocampus is essential for forming new memories. It helps record where and when things ...

Discover how green tea, walnuts, and Mankai duckweed as part of a green-Mediterranean diet may help slow brain aging.

New research on the size relationship between brains and wisdom teeth suggests that bigger brains aren’t necessarily the ...