Growing neurons rely on chemical cues to find their targets, but new research shows that the brain’s physical properties help ...

Crystal jellyfish have an eerie beauty: thanks to a natural protein, they emit a faint green glow. For decades, researchers ...

A University of Iowa-led research team has documented in humans that physical exercise sparks an increase in brain waves ...

A group of specialized cells play a crucial part in clearing toxic proteins from inside the brain 1. But in people with Alzheimer’s disease, these cells malfunction, leading to the build up of tau ...

We all have a concept of reality. We know what is “fact” and what isn’t. However, the truth of the matter is that the definition of “real” is a mere construct of the brain. If that didn’t blow your ...

Boston College researchers contribute to new report on using a ketogenic diet to combat an aggressive brain tumor A British man who rejected the standard of care to treat his brain cancer has lived ...