The cerebral cortex is the largest part of a mammal's brain, and by some measures, the most important. In humans in particular, it's where most things happen—like perception, thinking, memory storage ...

A study led by Prof. Li Hai from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed ...

Our guts are home to trillions of bacteria, and research over the last few decades has established how essential they are to ...

There isn't a cure for the condition, but doctors may recommend medications to slow down the progression of the disease or ...

Virginia Tech neuroscientists have uncovered a mitochondrial process that supports the brain cells critical for learning, ...

The study explores molecular mechanisms underlying synaptic plasticity - the strengthening or weakening of neuronal connections that enable learning and memory.

New research shows that a network of subcellular structures similar to those responsible for propagating molecular signals that make muscles contract are also responsible for transmitting signals in ...

New research suggests that Alzheimer’s disease damages the brain in two separate phases, with the first phase happening ...

See how regions of the brain are affected by different types of dementia. 2. Look closely at brain cells and discover research investigating brain changes in dementia. 3. Find out about symptoms and ...