Using brain organoids, scientists discover how neurons might misfire due to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Extreme instances of stress can cause lasting changes to the brain itself. This could leave some people more vulnerable to ...

At a time when conflict and division dominate the headlines, a new study from UCLA finds remarkable similarities in how mice ...

The human brain can concurrently support a wide range of advanced mental functions, including attention, memory and the ...

Stanford study finds rapid brain cell evolution boosted human cognition but lowered autism gene activity, raising vulnerability.

That the human mind treads a delicate line between order and disorder is a radical idea that’s gaining traction - and is ...

You don’t have to live by the sea to reap its benefits. Here’s why the Mediterranean diet helps keep your brain sharp as you ...

Most teachers worldwide still believe myths about learning decades after they have been debunked. Here are the most common.

But what you drink also makes a difference, especially when it comes to brain health. Some drinks might seem harmless, but they can age your mind faster, contribute to memory decline, slower thinking ...

Scientists have long known that the hippocampus is essential for forming new memories. It helps record where and when things happen.

Waking up to the dawn chorus of birds—one of the natural world's greatest symphonies—is a joy like no other. It is not ...

Vision happens when patterns of light entering the eye are converted into reliable patterns of brain activity. This reliability allows the brain to recognize the same object each time it is seen. Our ...