The natural and the social world shaped the evolution of each. Knowing whom to invite to dinner is as important as knowing ...

“The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and acts as the central hub for thinking and cognition. It enables you to ...

A new study shows that 20 minutes of cardio can trigger memory-linked brain waves in the hippocampus, offering the first direct evidence of this effect in humans.

A new human study suggests that extra virgin olive oil may support brain health by influencing the gut microbiome.

A pair of new studies have provided fresh evidence in the long-running scientific debate—and the result could be ...

Studying the minds of octogenarians with surprising cognitive resilience shows how it's possible to maintain a youthful brain well into old age.

Researchers have identified a network of connections linking the brainstem and spinal cord that helps control hand and arm movements, revealing an unexpected layer of the nervous system enabling ...

Scientists identify a high-altitude genetic mutation in yaks that produces ATDR, a Vitamin A metabolite that repairs myelin damage in MS and cerebral paralysis.

On March 13, the global community commemorated the World Sleep Day with the theme, “Sleep Well, Live Better.” The annual event is intended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to action on ...

A study in mice concluded that memory problems associated with age may be driven by our gut microbiome and that the vagus nerve may be key to reversing it.

Researchers found that the cells of young adults with depression overproduce energy while resting but struggle to respond to ...

The kick-off signal for puberty begins in the brain. Specifically, in the hypothalamus, where specific neurons release a ...