Brain imaging offers a way to examine how different regions of the brain participate in cognitive function”— Dr.

By tagging neurons with molecular "barcodes," researchers have mapped connections among thousands of neurons in the mouse ...

The stress hormone cortisol disrupts the brain's navigational system. It impairs the function of the grid cells that play a ...

Researchers identify a gene expression program in the living human brain that tracks with real-time neurotransmission, bridging the gap between genetics and electrical brain activity.

Neurodegenerative diseases affect more than 57 million people globally. The incidence of these diseases, from Alzheimer's to ...

When removing cancerous tissue in the brain, neurosurgeons often use "awake brain mapping" to minimize the risk of causing unintended disruptions to a patient's quality of life while removing as much ...

A pig's brain has been frozen with its cellular activity locked in place and minimal damage. Some believe the same could be ...

A specialized network responsible for washing away cellular waste in the brain might play a role in the development of ...

The stress hormone cortisol disrupts the brain's grid cells, blurring the internal GPS system and impairing navigation.

Researchers have uncovered a surprising molecular chain reaction in the brain that may play a role in some forms of autism.

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a hidden "movement map" deep within the brain — a discovery that could help surgeons reduce side effects from epilepsy procedures and guide future treatments ...

China’s medical regulator has granted a world-first commercial green light to a brain-computer interface, with a system ...