Microglia are the brain's immune cells that clean out debris, such as damaged proteins and old cell parts, to keep the organ ...
A heart attack activates stress circuits in the brain that evolved for survival but can amplify inflammation, disrupt healing ...
Researchers outline a roadmap for applying transcranial focused ultrasound, a noninvasive technique for stimulating the brain ...
A new study in mice suggests that memory problems in Alzheimer’s disease may stem from a breakdown in how the brain replays recent experiences during periods of rest. The research was carried out by s ...
Why some memories persist while others vanish has fascinated scientists for more than a century. Now, new research from the ...
The sound of a fire alarm tells us to get out quickly to not get hurt, while the sight of a gas station sign can signal a chance to refuel. In everyday life, we learn to link cues we sense with what ...
Scientists have discovered that the adolescent brain does more than prune old connections. During the teen years, it actively ...
Research shows that delaying important tasks is often driven by how the brain processes stress and threat—not by poor time ...
A Dartmouth study published in Nature Communications reveals that immune cells in the brain use a surprising two-step process ...
Micro- and nanoplastics are increasingly detected in human tissues, including the brain, and experimental evidence suggests ...
When you’re short on sleep and your focus suddenly drifts, your brain may be briefly slipping into cleanup mode. Scientists ...
The human brain is a marvel of nature, a labyrinth of neurons and synapses that dictates every aspect of our behavior, thoughts, and feelings. Yet, despite its critical role in our lives, it remains ...