How a brain's anatomical structure relates to its function is one of the most important questions in neuroscience. It explores how physical components, such as neurons and their connections, give rise ...

Every second of the day, your brain is fizzing with activity. Your neurons send signals to each other across a tiny gap between them, in turn spreading electrical messages across vast networks to make ...

To navigate something as complex and dynamic as the brain, a map would help. Researchers have learned an enormous amount about how we think, what drives our behaviors, and why we feel the way we do ...

The truth behind the left brain–right brain myth is far more nuanced, and modern neuroscience paints a very different picture ...

“If you wish to prosper, build roads first,” ran a popular slogan during China’s construction spree in the late 1980s. The development of the human brain may follow a similar principle, new ...

The human brain, a complex organ, consumes a significant amount of energy despite its small size. Neurons communicate rapidly, enabling quick reactions and efficient information processing. The brain ...

In their book, 'Words Can Change Your Brain', the authors Newberg and Waldman explain how a single word can affect your brain. Positive words encourage cognitive brain function, while negative words ...

New research has found that being overworked can physically alter the brain. Researchers in South Korea set out to understand how working long hours impact the cognitive and emotional health of ...