A new study from Northwestern University is reshaping how scientists think about brain evolution. The research suggests that ...

When we learn a new skill, our brain forms new connections between the neurons. The more we do the new skill, the stronger ...

A new study indicates that specific eating habits may provide broad protection against a variety of brain diseases.

The human voice represents one of our most complex biological achievements—a sophisticated interplay between brain, nerves, muscles, and breath that produces the nuanced sounds of human speech. As ...

A pioneering study provides new evidence that gut microbes vary across primate species and can shape physiology in ways ...

Stroke and spinal cord injuries can severely impair motor functions, and understanding how to promote recovery is a critical challenge. While damaged neurons in the brain and spinal cord have limited ...

The next time you reach for a memory or make a quick choice, a storm of tiny signals races through your brain. Scientists can ...

Ever wonder why starting feels harder than finishing? Brain research shows stress can quietly block motivation before action ...

Multiple sclerosis, a complex neurological condition affecting nearly 3 million people worldwide, has long been characterized by its elusiveness. Even as medical imaging technology has advanced ...

A new study suggests that children with ADHD may exhibit a distinctive, measurable pattern of brain activity that could reflect differences in neural efficiency. The researchers focus on aperiodic EEG ...