A new study suggests that where a person lives can be linked to their brain health and potential risk for dementia.

Scientists have revealed the molecular structure of a type of receptor that's crucial to brain development and function. 'This study shows the dominant assemblies and states of the GABA receptor. That ...

Hormone levels fluctuate like the tides, ebbing and flowing according to carefully orchestrated cycles. These hormones not only influence the body, but can cross into the brain and shape the behavior ...

A new study published in Nature Neuroscience suggests that the human brain may organize its many cognitive functions by ...

Researchers at the Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) in Mannheim, together with international partners, have ...

Is it an achievable goal to remain mentally sharp while aging, or is it a pipe dream? It's entirely possible if you cultivate ...

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

New research shows that neighborhood conditions — from pollution and housing to economic opportunity — may directly affect brain health and dementia risk.

The conditions where you live may influence your brain health and risk for dementia, according to a new study from Wake ...

The neurological impact of adolescent football players subjected to head traumas is unclear. While American football might promote teamwork, repeated subconcussive blows can cause neurological ...