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Living tissue from the memory centers of people’s brains reveals sparse nerve cell connections that provide strong, reliable signaling between cells.

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New research shows that not all brain cells age equally, with certain cells, such as those in the hypothalamus, experiencing ...

A neuroscientist describes how traditional Chinese medicine may provide modern solutions to preserving cognitive function as ...

Learn how pregnancy alters brain structure Explore new findings about gray and white matter changes during the maternal ...

A study of gene expression in the human brain shows that cell types become increasingly specialized, rather than simply more numerous. The human brain stands out as the organ that most distinctly ...

Lissencephaly is a spectrum of rare, genetic disorders in which the brain fails to develop its hallmark folds. The disorders are often associated with seizures and intellectual disability and ...

While humans and chimpanzees share many genes, alterations in gene activity may account for distinctive features of the human ...

Membrane potential states gate synaptic consolidation in human neocortical tissue - ...

Why do the greatest performers in sports and the arts praise repetitive practice? And how can you apply their principles to ...

Largest brain aging study points to possible connections between diet, inflammation, and brain health. Scientists at the ...