A better understanding of dementia risk can lead to improvements in care and in treatments, and a new study identifies a link ...

A recent study reveals that teenagers preferring solitude during development experience notable changes in brain structure ...

Comparing a map of the neurons in a nematode worm - the connectome - with a map of how signals travel across those neurons ...

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

Researchers examined anatomy of neurons from humans, mice and fruit flies. They discovered that the cellular structure of the brain is at a critical point, poised between two phases. New insights ...

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

A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has identified distinct differences in the brain structures of those who used substances before age 15 compared ...

A new study published in Human Brain Mapping suggests that regular participation in choir singing can improve brain health by ...

Aging is associated with progressive white matter degeneration, which impairs brain structure and function. Defects in ...

Glial cells, also known as neuroglia, are non-neuronal cells that play a crucial role in various neurophysiological processes. They not only support nervous system structures but also contribute to ...

Research reveals strong connections between muscle strength and cognitive function in patients with COPD, highlighting the potential for rehabilitation strategies.