The human brain is comprised of two main types of cells, known as neurons and glia. The first are responsible for ...

A new study reveals that inhibitory neurons born later in development mature more quickly than earlier ones, allowing them to ...

Known for their potential to support memory, focus and overall brain health, they are becoming a popular natural supplement, ...

Ross Perot was being interviewed by Larry King on his Larry King Live Show on CNN, while contesting for the American ...

In a new paper with implications for preventing Alzheimer's disease and other neurological disorders, Keith Hengen, an associate professor of biology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St.

New research proposes a unified theory of brain function based on criticality—a state where the brain teeters between order ...

When researcher Jared Towers set up his cameras underwater to observe a pair of killer whales, he saw something strange.

Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When ...

Researchers uncovered how diverse brain cells coordinate to make decisions. Using a computational model, they showed how neurons in the premotor cortex contribute to decision-making through a shared ...

The human brain is made up of billions of nerve cells, or neurons, that communicate with each other in vast, interconnected networks. For the brain to ...