Human brains take in sensory data at more than 1 billion bits per second, but only process that information at a measly 10 ...

Researchers have identified a unique stem cell in the young brain capable of maturing into multiple cell types, potentially explaining the origins of autism and glioblastoma.

Findings reveal the memory-related brain processes that generate unwanted thoughts when people are sleep deprived ...

In neuroscientific research, gaining a deep understanding of the human nervous system's structure and dynamics is pivotal. Despite remarkable advancements ...

The discovery of a new type of stem cell in the brain could usher in better treatments for the deadliest brain tumor.

A new study has shown that sleep deprivation can inhibit the brain's ability to suppress unwanted memories and intrusive thoughts.

A study using lab-made models of the brain suggests that a herpes virus may be a key link between concussions and dementia ...

UCSF scientists have discovered a stem cell in the young brain that's capable of forming the cells found in tumors. The ...

In an unprecedented new study, researchers have shown neurotransmitters in the human brain are released during the processing ...

Researchers have uncovered how neurotransmitters in the brain respond to the emotional content of language, shedding light on the intersection of emotion, cognition, and communication.

In an unprecedented new study in the journal Cell Reports , researchers have shown neurotransmitters in the human brain are ...

The Teutonic overthinker’s latest documentary reveals more about his strange mind than the brain writ large. Once, at the ...