To function properly, neurons need to recycle cellular waste before it becomes toxic. When neurons can no longer do that, ...

Modern neuroscience understands the brain as a set of specialized systems. Aspects of brain function such as attention, perception, memory, language, and thought have been mapped onto distinct brain ...

Exploring brain activity can enhance your life's quality. Find out why many are focusing on it for better well-being and happiness.

A new study suggests that variables linked to socioeconomic status (SES) – such as increased stress and reduced sleep – have ...

New USC research offers an unseen insight into how the brain shifts gears. The researchers have discovered that our innate ability to make quick changes in motor function is the result of a unique ...

Working through the night may affect brain function, mood and mental well-being. A team of scientists explore how disrupted ...

You can see it coming in right there, that little spot,” says neuroscientist and engineer Laura Lewis. A remarkably bright pulsing dot has appeared on the monitor in front of us. We are watching, in ...

A large MRI study of more than 47,000 adults found that cerebellar aging is uneven, with posterior association regions and ...

Existing research tells us a lot about exactly what makes a real difference in keeping the brain healthy, memory sharp and ...

Stroke and brain haemorrhage are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same. Understanding the difference ...

By documenting moments and facts with digital ease, your brain’s ability to encode and retain that information in long-term ...