While past research has hinted at an overlap in relevant brain regions, the new work drills down to the cellular level. The ...

New research suggests that just seven days of consistent meditation may lead to measurable changes in brain function and ...

CBD may help rebuild brain connections by acting as “molecular glue,” offering a new path for Alzheimer’s treatment research.

Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University say they have zeroed in on a kind of brain switch that can make people hear ...

A new study identifies a neuronal circuit from the motor cortex to the insular cortex, offering a new target for non-invasive ...

BERKELEY, Calif. (KGO) -- At a busy imaging lab at the University of California, Berkeley researchers are preparing for a journey to unmapped corners of the human brain. To get there, the team led by ...

A Cedars-Sinai-led study has shown that imagining an object from memory activates many of the same neurons as actually seeing it. Researchers recorded brain activity in epilepsy patients and found ...

Stanford Medicine investigators have replicated, in a lab dish, one of the most prominent human nervous pathways for sensing pain. This nerve circuit transmits sensations from the body’s skin to the ...

We all have negative thoughts from time to time. But what if those fleeting moments of pessimism were doing more than just dampening your mood? According to new research, the way you think doesn't ...

Speaking multiple languages isn’t just a cultural asset—it’s a workout for your brain that can help keep it sharp as you age. Research shows that juggling more than one language strengthens cognitive ...

I've always wondered what exactly happens inside my brain after a sleepless night. Why does everything feel harder—thinking ...

In an era dominated by keyboards and touchscreens, the ancient practice of putting pen to paper has become increasingly rare. Many view handwriting as merely a slower, less efficient method of ...