Newly decoded brain circuits make memories more stable as part of learning, according to a study led by NYU Langone Health ...

New research reveals how tiny electrical gates in the brain, known as NMDA receptors, control learning, memory, and neuron ...

Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. But the transition affects far more than reproductive health: it also reshapes the brain. As estrogen and progesterone decline, cognitive ...

Researchers measured acetylcholine production in participants' brains at the beginning and end of the 10-week trial.

Dementia affects more than 6 million Americans and U.S. cases are expected to double by 2060, so it’s worth knowing when to ...

As information zings from cell to cell inside the brain, bursts of electricity spur its transmission. At Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL), scientists have turned their attention to the tiny pores ...

The study shows that communication between the entorhinal cortex and the hippocampus’s CA3 region helps mice form stable maps of places.

With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain ...

A good sleep is essential for your brain health. Consistent lack of sleep can damage memory, concentration, and even increase ...