A growing body of research suggests astrocytes, star-shaped brain cells once dismissed as support players, may lead the way ...

Astrocytes, once thought to be mere brain “support cells,” are now revealed to be key players in fear memory. Researchers found they actively help form, recall, and weaken fear responses by ...

A new study shows a simple nasal spray that reduces brain inflammation, improves memory, and may slow aging related brain ...

A decade ago, a group of scientists had the literally brilliant idea to use bioluminescent light to visualize brain activity. We started thinking: 'What if we could light up the brain from the inside?

Scientists have created a super-map of the brain containing 30 million cells to trace the prenatal origins of diseases.

Certain brain cells are responsible for coordinating smooth, controlled movements of the body. But when those cells are constantly overactivated for weeks on end, they degenerate and ultimately die.

Challenging a long-standing assumption regarding the adult brain, recent research has demonstrated that individuals can continue to develop new brain cells into old age. Researchers at Sweden’s ...

The device could help address multiple neurological conditions if it proves successful. One early use could be delivering ...

In A Nutshell Researchers delivered tiny biological particles through the nose of aging mice, calming chronic brain ...

While many habits affect brain health, experts warn that one may be aging your brain faster than you think: a sedentary ...