The way the brain develops can shape us throughout our lives, so neuroscientists are intensely curious about how it happens.

Scientists have discovered that the adolescent brain does more than prune old connections. During the teen years, it actively ...

A newly identified enzyme appears to control tau production, brain inflammation, and aging. Researchers at the University of ...

The sound of a fire alarm tells us to get out quickly to not get hurt, while the sight of a gas station sign can signal a ...

A new study reveals how biological branching networks use surface geometry to shape blood vessels, brains, and plants.

University of Utah researchers at the Pulst-Scoles Laboratory have discovered that reducing levels of the STAUFEN-1 protein ...

Your brain can still make new neurons when you’re an adult. But how does the rare birth of these new neurons contribute to cognitive function? Researchers know that new neurons contribute to memory ...

Does string theory—the controversial “theory of everything” from physics—tell us anything about consciousness and the human ...

Quick Take Chickadees replace 30 percent of their old neurons to make room for new memories in their hippocampus. The ...

Sleep is one of life’s most universal behaviors. Despite its ubiquity, it’s also one of the most mysterious. Humans spend ...

Pain sensing neurons in the gut kindle inflammatory immune responses that cause allergies and asthma, according to a new ...

Some people are immune to dementia, even if their brain is deteriorating. Cognitive reserve is the secret boost that builds ...