Growing neurons rely on chemical cues to find their targets, but new research shows that the brain’s physical properties help ...

The cerebral cortex, the brain’s outermost region responsible for higher cognitive functions, depends on a highly ordered, ...

Research Compounds Scientists Study for Brain Function and Cognitive Performance Modern neuroscience research continues ...

Researchers from the University of Oxford have created the first high-resolution molecular atlas of the adult Drosophila ...

Tubulin acts as a master regulator, preventing Tau and alpha-synuclein from forming toxic clumps in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

The cerebral cortex, the brain's outermost region responsible for higher cognitive functions, depends on a highly ordered, layered structure. Its proper development requires newly generated neurons to ...

Neurons placed inside engineered living bodies built from frog cells self-organize, become active, and reshape movement ...

Anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal are some of the most common mental health problems in the world. Millions of ...

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a potential new strategy to fight back against Alzheimer's and ...

WPI researchers use machine learning and brain scans to identify age- and sex-specific anatomical patterns that predict ...

SuperAger brains have a special supportive cellular environment in the hippocampus, which has also been termed as a ...

There’s growing evidence that people can take steps to keep their brains healthy and reduce the risk of dementia.