The next time you reach for a memory or make a quick choice, a storm of tiny signals races through your brain. Scientists can ...

Your ability to notice what matters visually comes from an ancient brain system over 500 million years old.

We don't precisely know how the physical matter in our brains translates into thoughts, sensations, and feelings. But an ...

To study how a key chemical neuromodulator affects signaling in the brain's cortex, Garrett Neske, PhD, has received a three-year, $300,000 grant from the Whitehall Foundation, a nonprofit ...

In fact, a growing body of research suggests that hobbies can support mental health by reducing stress, improving mood and ...

There may be two distinct subtypes of multiple sclerosis, according to a new study led by scientists at University College ...

In the fast-paced world of digital distractions, a new kind of viral phenomenon has taken over our social feeds: the high-stakes visual perception challenge. As a long-time observer of how our brains ...

Surfing has the potential to improve human health in ways that go far beyond blue health. The closest comparison in modern ...

The sound of a fire alarm tells us to get out quickly to not get hurt, while the sight of a gas station sign can signal a ...

Researchers in Japan built a miniature human brain circuit using fused stem-cell–derived organoids, allowing them to watch ...