UC Santa Cruz research innovations and academic programs advance brain and mental health.

A new study highlights five key eras of human brain development, and they don’t align with age quite as one might expect.

Jiahe Zhang, PhD, of the Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham, is the lead author of the paper published in Nature Neuroscience, "Cortical and subcortical mapping of the human ...

A new brain implant stands to transform human-computer interaction and expand treatment possibilities for neurological ...

A radically miniaturized brain implant called BISC is redefining what’s possible in human–computer interaction, offering a ...

A one millimeter worm is helping scientists rethink what controls the pace of aging. By tracing how its tiny brain senses the world and broadcasts hormonal commands, researchers are starting to see ...

The human body is packed with natural rhythms, from your sleep-wake cycle to the steady pulsing of blood through the brain to heart rate and pulse. Now, scientists say the gut may hold the key to ...

Jiahe Zhang, PhD, of the Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham, is the lead author of the paper published in Nature Neuroscience, “Cortical and subcortical mapping of the human ...

Ever wondered why cannabis has that remarkable ability to help you unwind? Let’s delve into the science behind this “chill” factor and explore how cannabis interacts with our brain and body. Meet the ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

Large language models (LLMs), such as the model underpinning the functioning of OpenAI's platform ChatGPT, are now widely ...