In “Cerebral Entanglements,” Allan J. Hamilton argues that new imaging technologies give us unprecedented access — with ...

Take a look around your home and you'll find yourself surrounded by familiar comforts—photos of family and friends on the ...

Scientists have discovered that neural stem cells (NSCs) receive constant feedback from their daughter cells, influencing whether they remain dormant or activate to form new neurons and glia.

Scientists found microplastics in all 52 examined human brains. Newer brain samples had more plastic than older ones.

Neuroscientist-turned-entrepreneur Emilė Radytė is using brain stimulation to explore how things like premenstrual syndrome and period pain impact the brain ...

Human brains today contain 50% more plastic than in 2016, a new study found. Brain of people diagnosed with dementia had the ...

"Causation remains unproven." Scientists make concerning discovery while studying human tissues: 'These findings underscore the urgent need for further research' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Key cells in the brain, neurons, form networks by exchanging signals, enabling the brain to learn and adapt at incredible speed.

Investigators have discovered that activity in two widely distributed brain networks previously considered separate are ...

RFK Jr. is set to appear for the first of two confirmation hearings today on his path to becoming the new Health and Human Services Secretary. Ahead of this, his cousin Caroline sent a scathing letter ...

Some of these cells probably got trapped in the tight curves of tiny blood vessels in an area of the brain called the cortex,” according ... ‘Discovery and quantification of plastic particle pollution ...