Pea-size clusters of human cells called brain organoids inspire both hope and fear. Experts are debating how scientists can ...

New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred ...

There’s a lot to love about brains. They are arguably the most complex organ in the entire human body. 86 billion neurons send electrical and chemical signals back and forth within your brain to ...

Neuroscientists at the University of Cambridge have identified five "major epochs" of brain structure over the course of a human life, as our brains rewire to support different ways of thinking while ...

In animal studies, keeping brain NAD + levels in balance prevented Alzheimer’s from developing. Even more striking, restoring NAD + balance after the disease was already advanced allowed the brain to ...

Scientists have long tried to understand the human brain by comparing it to other primates. Researchers are still trying to understand what makes our brain different from our closest relatives. Our ...

Case reports of people with atypical brains reveal the human brain's staggering ability to adapt to damage. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...