Scientists uncovered a surprising four-layer structure hidden inside the hippocampal CA1 region, one of the brain’s major centers for memory, navigation, and emotion. Using advanced RNA imaging ...

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Scientists have been working hard to understand brain conditions like autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.

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Amelia Tait noticed that she often felt sad after nights out, regardless of how much fun she had. Here, she speaks to ...

Getting a better understanding of how the brain works is tricky, as living brains aren't easily prodded and analyzed.

New research published in the journal eNeuro examined whether eliminating a protein that is elevated in the brains of those ...

A new study published in Neuron suggests that the brain sustains damage from hypertension long before any measurable rise in blood pressure, upending previous assumptions and opening new avenues for ...

Prenatal exposure to the smell of fatty food may raise children’s risk of obesity, according to new research on smell and ...

Research shows that women’s gas smells worse than men’s, and there’s a scientific reason why. But next time you catch a whiff ...

The intricate structure of the brain at various scales is linked to its functional and biomechanical properties. Since understanding the biomechanical properties is vital for comprehending brain ...

A low-dose mix of zinc, serine, and branched-chain amino acids boosted neural function and social behavior in autism mouse ...