Neurons in the brain communicate with each other through synapses—connection points that allow the passage of electrical and ...

Using an algorithm they call the Krakencoder, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine are a step closer to unraveling how the brain’s wiring supports the way we think and act. The study, published June ...

New research indicates that a pregnant mother’s exposure to a class of persistent synthetic chemicals is associated with ...

The distribution of wealth between different people living in specific geographical regions has changed substantially over ...

Researchers say artificial intelligence has helped them create one of the most detailed maps of the mouse brain to date.

Do you want to improve the structure and function of your brain? Research at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign continues to ...

Brain volume and function are altered in individuals with opioid use disorder, a new Yale study finds. Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and functional MRI (fMRI), researchers observed the ...

Neuroscientists have observed for the first time how structures deep in the brain are activated when the brain becomes aware of its own thoughts, known as conscious perception. The brain is constantly ...

The brain’s cerebellum plays a key role in coordinating movement, balance, and cognition. Injury to the cerebellum can have a profound impact on basic motor skills, such as sitting, standing, and ...

New research published in BMJ Mental Health sheds light on the relationship between lifetime cannabis use and brain health in ...