The results of a study published in February 2024 by a team of researchers at Stanford University have shed new light on the ...

A colorized computed tomography (CT) scan of the brain revealing blood vessels in the brain. A new study finds microplastics accumulate at higher levels in human brains than in the liver and kidneys.

The cerebrum, especially the cerebral cortex, has long been thought to be the important part of our brain. However, the ...

See why the ovary − often reduced to its reproductive role − menopause, age and estrogen affect a woman’s health throughout ...

For decades, expectant women have talked about having “mommy brain” or “pregnancy brain,” a phenomenon where you’re more absent-minded than usual during pregnancy and the postpartum period. But ...

Research on lifestyle changes and the development of preventive approaches are presenting an opportunity.

Scientists probe the effects of ChatGPT on brain function and cognitive abilities, raising concerns about its impact on critical thinking and creativity ...

A new study reveals how the brain responds to mental exhaustion, identifying two key regions—the right insula and the ...

Our brain makes decisions based on direct associations between stimuli in our environment, but it often also does so based on ...

Neuropsychologists examine how brain function influences behavior, focusing on cognitive processes rather than labels to ...

In experiments with healthy volunteers undergoing functional MRI imaging, scientists have found increased activity in two ...

Low iron levels can flip the genetic switch on a mouse's sex during development, causing XY embryos to grow female features. But it's not clear whether the effect applies to humans.