Optogenetics, a field that started with an algae gene, is shedding light on new treatments for eye and neuropsychiatric conditions.

Even under general anesthesia, the human brain can analyze language, recognize different types of words, and predict what comes next in a story, according to a surprising discovery by Baylor ...

New research in PLOS Biology shows that oxytocin receptor signaling in the dorsal lateral septum is essential for mice to learn safe foods through social interaction.

The Cognitive Science and Structural Theory of 'Great Players Don't Always Make Great Coaches'Why professional advice often ...

Scientists have uncovered a hidden layer of organization in the brain by creating the first detailed 3D map of its lipids, ...

"I'm studying brain anatomy, but I just can't seem to remember it.""I've heard the names of cerebral arteries. But I can't ...

Psilocybin reduced brain swelling and restored more normal blood vessel function after concussion. Study shows psilocybin ...

Deep in the human brain, sandwiched between the deep gray matter and the outer cortical ribbon, lies a wafer-thin sheet of ...

A person’s preference for group-based inequality and social hierarchies may be linked to both brain structure and a personality trait tied to reward seeking. According to a new study published in ...

Individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and those with autism spectrum disorder both experience atypical ...

Scientists have debated for decades whether the human brain sprouts new neurons throughout life. What would it mean if it could — and how much evidence is enough?

Neurobiologist Wade Regehr has led research revolutionizing understanding of the outer layer of the cerebellum in the brain, ...