A layer deep in the cerebral cortex, which is the innermost layer of the mammalian brain, has recently been found to play a ...

Artificial sweeteners are often marketed as a healthier alternative to sugar. But according to a new study, they may have certain effects on your brain health.

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

Virginia Tech researchers are investigating how overloaded mitochondria in the brain’s memory circuits may spark early ...

In doing so, they demonstrate that stimulation of the right bits of the brain can produce dramatic—and seemingly permanent—improvements in the ability of patients to walk again.

Children who learn about the brain early in life may develop a growth mindset and emotion regulation skills. “The Brilliant Brain" teaches young readers about the brain.

Scientists have discovered a brain-boosting supplement that could help aging brains function better. The supplement is the subject is a new study published in Nature Communications, and it relies ...

A Fresno State professor is seeing success by having her students learn with the help of virtual reality.

A drug that restores brain metabolism in mouse models of Alzheimer's also improved cognitive function. The discovery could help researchers find additional pathways to combating the symptoms of ...