Johns Hopkins scientists uncovered microscopic “nanotube” channels that neurons use to transfer toxic molecules. While this ...

Scientists are finding microplastics in human brain tissue. Learn what that means for mental and neurological health, and ...

Lead poisoning isn't just a modern phenomenon: fossil teeth show signs that it affected ancient hominids, and Homo sapiens ...

An international study changes the view that exposure to the toxic metal lead is largely a post-industrial phenomenon. The ...

Background: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a nonpharmacological intervention that can facilitate consciousness recovery after acquired brain injury. However, the effectiveness ...

Elected officials, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer and U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, shovel dirt during a groundbreaking event at Niron Magnetics’ new manufacturing facility in ...

Has this ever happened to you? You’re eating a delicious ice cream cone or frozen lemonade, so cold and sweet and suddenly, bam, brain freeze! What happened? A brain freeze is a short, intense pain ...

Physicists are developing an innovative approach that will significantly improve the energy efficiency of computers. They take their inspiration from the human brain. (Nanowerk News) The rapid ...

Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them—fueled by brain chemistry. The main chemical involved is oxytocin, often called the ...

Magnetic fields in the infant Universe may have been incredibly faint, billions of times weaker than a fridge magnet and on par with the activity of neurons in the human brain. Yet, traces of their ...

Before age 5, a baby's brain grows rapidly, undergoing a uniquely important moment in development. Yet, many don't understand just how critical it is for setting a person's foundation for thriving.

Senior Lecturer in Neurosciences and Neurorehabilitation, Course Leader in the College of Health and Life Sciences, London South Bank University Cats may have a reputation for independence, but ...