Early in life, neural networks in the brain's memory center are highly connected, and they are only later refined into ...

For years, one of the simplest explanations for human intelligence was also one of the biggest: the human brain has an enormous number of neurons. It also has an even more enormous web of connections ...

Summary: Astrocytes, star-shaped non-neuronal cells, serve as active gatekeepers of long-term memory stability. By ...

Well organized and synchronized brain wave activity is essential for normal brain functioning. These electrical rhythms ...

A protein that neurons rely on to share genetic messages with each other also packages and spreads toxic tau, the misfolded ...

New research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2026 has discovered some of the ...

Parkinson’s disease affects more males than females and they tend to have a higher risk. A new study in brain cells sheds ...

AI is moving into business and everyday life, yet even leading AI companies still struggle to explain why these systems ...

Good fortune isn't simply down to chance, says neuroscientist Nobuko Nakano. Here, she outlines the behaviours and mindsets ...

The wiring and rewiring of the brain never ends. Neural pathways are constantly being reshaped as we interact with the world ...

South Korean researchers have identified the mechanism by which short-term social isolation alters social decision-making.

Memory is foundational to our human experience. By tracking and storing our experiences, it helps us navigate the world and ...