Experiments on an ultra-rare genetic mutation that causes neurodegeneration in children have helped uncover a new mechanism ...

Researchers from Sweden have discovered that the human brain continues to grow new cells in the memory region—called the hippocampus—even into old age. Using advanced tools to examine brain samples ...

Even consciousness could reveal its secrets someday with this realistic simulation, researchers hope. It will not only ...

Brain scans of thousands of people revealed that the human brain has five distinct eras, with turning points in the way it is ...

Share on Pinterest Research has found that deep sleep is crucial for the formation of memories. Amor Burakova/Stocksy Getting enough sleep is an important part of a person’s overall health. Poor sleep ...

The human brain has four distinct turning points where its structure changes, according to a study published in the journal ...

How the human brain organizes its visual memories through precise neural timing has been discovered. Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC; CA, USA) have made a significant ...