Using CRISPR, Hebrew University of Jerusalem team finds PEDS1 enzyme linked to reduced brain size; study maps 331 genes ...

The ability to use language to communicate is one of things that makes us human. At MIT's McGovern Institute for Brain ...

Imagine enjoying a tasty dinner alone at home—you may freely indulge without worrying about others. Now imagine sharing the ...

A new comprehensive analysis has revealed that major depressive disorder alters both the physical architecture and the ...

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as the models underpinning the functioning of ChatGPT and various other online platforms, has grown exponentially over the past few years. Current ...

The first node sits in the peripheral nervous system. Sensory neurons in the vagus nerve detect damage in the heart and send signals upward. The researchers focused on a subset of vagal sensory ...

New research shows how some brain cells fight tau buildup in Alzheimer’s, pointing to internal systems that help neurons survive longer.

Fruit fly larvae adjust their behaviour in response to their social surroundings. A research team at the University of Konstanz uncovered the underlying mechanisms.

In Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, a protein called tau can pile up inside brain cells and form toxic clumps. Those ...

DNA provides the foundational library of possibilities, but the environment serves as the librarian, choosing which books are ...

An “extraordinary” brain network discovery shows that Parkinson’s disease may not be a movement disorder after all ...

Armed with new tools that reveal patterns of connection between brain areas, researchers are gaining clearer insights into ...