The human brain holds a staggering number of connections, yet scientists have long struggled to explain how it stores so much ...

By tagging neurons with molecular "barcodes," researchers have mapped connections among thousands of neurons in the mouse ...

AT MASS, GENERAL BRIGHAM RESEARCHERS ARE MAPPING ONE OF THE MOST VAST AND MYSTERIOUS LANDSCAPES KNOWN TO SCIENCE A WORLD OF ...

Scientists have identified a hidden brain signal tied to strength and aging, offering a new, early clue to frailty that could ...

The human brain contains more connections between neurons than there are stars in the Milky Way. Decoding the electrical ...

An innovative global study has unveiled unexpected findings regarding the brains of young individuals facing mental health challenges. Researchers examined nearly 9,000 brain scans from children and ...

A new study shows that music changes brain activity during eye contact, helping people feel more connected and socially ...

A new study finds people who report higher stress and higher pain adapt to stress better, suggesting tolerance under stress isn’t the absence of discomfort, but what people do with it.

Boost your brain health with six science‑backed habits from sleep and exercise to nutrition and social connection that will enhance memory, mood, and cognitive vitality.

Stretching your brain might be the better description. Do a crossword puzzle a day, and you may just get good at crosswords. Instead, research increasingly shows that a variety of habits and hobbies ...