When someone has a stroke—a leading worldwide cause of death and disability—time is of the essence. Almost nine out of 10 ...

Your brain can still make new neurons when you’re an adult. But how does the rare birth of these new neurons contribute to cognitive function? Researchers know that new neurons contribute to memory ...

Artificial plastic neurons mimic brain-like activity, showing advanced signal processing and potential for breakthroughs in ...

Stem cell transplantation can reverse stroke damage, researchers at the University of Zurich report. Its beneficial effects ...

In the search for answers about Alzheimer’s disease, researchers are taking a close look at the immune system of the brain. A ...

An artificial neuron made of conductive plastics that can perform advanced functions similar to those of biological nerve cells has been demonstrated by researchers at , Sweden.

For example, a team at Caltech has identified two distinct types of neurons in the abdomens of mice that appear to control different aspects of digestion. The finding, reported in the journal Nature, ...

The brain is our body’s command center, the control tower for our body and mind—no wonder it’s the focus of intense research across the globe, with so much interest in figuring out the mysteries of ...

Researchers discovered that certain human brain cells evolved unusually fast, altering autism-linked gene activity.

A French civil servant functioned normally with 90 percent of his brain missing. How is this possible? Research reveals ...

You don’t have to live by the sea to reap its benefits. Here’s why the Mediterranean diet helps keep your brain sharp as you ...