Scientists have pinpointed five different "eras" of brain aging, from childhood to old age. The eras include a prolonged ...

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 ...

In a new article appearing in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, led by Cory Shain and Hope Kean, explore how the human brain shows ...

Norman Doidge, citing a study by Merzenich and colleagues, found that the brain allocates neurological resources to its most ...

Deep in the bowels of Green Hall, professors aren't the only ones making noise. The monkeys are just as loud. In elaborate cages packed with spinach and other greens, colorful obstacles and ...

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, ...

Researchers at the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine ...

New research shows the human brain doesn't fully reach its “adult” state until around age 32. This youth-friendly explainer ...

Fatty fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA and EPA, which are important structural components of brain cells. These fats support neuronal communication, help reduce inflammation, and ...