For much of the 20th century, scientists believed that the adult human brain was largely fixed. According to this view, the ...

Modern neuroscience understands the brain as a set of specialized systems. Aspects of brain function such as attention, perception, memory, language, and thought have been mapped onto distinct brain ...

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have characterized how cellular senescence—a biological process in ...

Researchers outline a roadmap for applying transcranial focused ultrasound, a noninvasive technique for stimulating the brain ...

As people age, structural brain changes influence their ability to adapt to the environment. New from eNeuro , Tatiana Wolfe ...

A recent study published in Environmental Research suggests that breathing polluted air may alter the physical development of ...

Researchers discovered a feedback loop between nerve cells, the immune system and the heart. They think it shows promise as a target for future therapies.

New findings based on more than 10,000 MRI scans have shed light on how structural brain changes are tied to memory decline ...

Protective brain structures called perineuronal nets play a critical role in preserving social memory and may offer a new target for Alzheimer’s treatment. For many families affected by Alzheimer’s ...

Menopause reduces grey matter and increases anxiety, depression, and sleep issues. While HRT doesn't reverse brain changes, ...

For most healthy adults, omega-3 supplements are generally considered safe at doses up to 5 grams per day. However, exceeding recommended doses may carry certain risks. Moon shares that taking ...