Modern neuroscience understands the brain as a set of specialized systems. Aspects of brain function such as attention, ...

Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have developed a new algorithm, the Krakencoder, that merges multiple types of brain imaging data to better understand how the brain s wiring underpins behavior, ...

Good sleep patterns are vital as the brain flushes toxins while asleep Getty A study found that poor sleep can negatively impact how well the glymphatic system works The system works by collecting ...

Neurodevelopment involves the brain's formation of systems responsible for learning, memory, social skills, and overall function. Critical neurodevelopmental processes such as neurogenesis, synaptic ...

Learn the new science of brain development and discover the importance of connections and learning for ongoing brain health.

NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — It’s known that diabetes causes other medical issues like heart disease and vision problems, but a new study suggests that it could also be impacting memory and other cognitive ...

Scientists have found that blocking microglia (specialist immune cells in the brain) prevents infant forgetting ("infantile ...

Some people are immune to dementia, even if their brain is deteriorating. Cognitive reserve is the secret boost that builds ...

A new treatment may be in sight for stroke patients after scientists successfully reprogrammed immune cells to replace damaged brain cells and restore brain function after stroke-like injury. Every ...

Getting swole is great. But cognitive function also improves when you work a certain muscle group. “Never skip leg day” ...