Menopause reshapes the brain in surprising ways — but it may also reveal the brain’s remarkable ability to adapt.

Researchers examined anatomy of neurons from humans, mice and fruit flies. They discovered that the cellular structure of the brain is at a critical point, poised between two phases. New insights ...

Panic disorder (PD) is a mental health disorder characterized by recurring panic attacks, episodes of intense fear and ...

A landmark study suggests that this daily habit may reshape how your mind activates.

Now, new research by Penn State scientists has revealed this vital process may be governed by a previously unknown molecular ...

Using an algorithm they call the Krakencoder, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine are a step closer to unraveling how the brain’s wiring supports the way we think and act. The study, published June ...

A new comprehensive analysis has revealed that major depressive disorder alters both the physical architecture and the electrical activity of the brain in the same specific regions. By mapping these ...

If you need an excuse to turn off the laptop over the weekend or rein in overtime, scientists have found that working extended hours actually changes parts of the brain linked to emotional regulation, ...

Deep inside your brain, the sense of touch is handled by a strip of tissue only a few millimeters thick. This area, known as the primary somatosensory cortex, processes every tactile signal that ...

For decades, scientists have searched for a safe way to reach deep parts of the human brain without cutting into the skull.