Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory -- how the brain registers the difference between new and familiar objects and forms long-term ...

Two studies published in the latest issue of Science have revealed that birds, reptiles, and mammals have developed complex ...

Having a word “on the tip of the tongue” has happened to all of us. Behind this everyday phenomenon lie complex brain ...

12.Idaho — There's a tree at the Brundage Mountain Ski Resort in McCall, Idaho, that skiers throw their bras onto while on ...

What makes the human brain unique? A Yale study unlocks new insights into genetic changes that shaped our evolution.

Our brains build maps of the environment that help us understand the world around us, allowing us to think, recall, and plan. These maps not only help us to, say, find our room on the correct floor of ...

The Brain Tour, inside dementia is an app designed for iOS and Android phones, that uses augmented reality to transport users inside the brain. Whether you're curious to explore a healthy brain or ...

One of the odd habits of truly gifted people that normal thinkers don't do is taking cold showers, no matter the occasion.

She’s my absolutely favorite kind of protagonist to write because she’s so deeply flawed and problematic, but we can only ...

13."Nearly 50% of women will deal with pelvic organ prolapse at some point in their life — yet no one teaches us how to ...

What facts about rocks do you know ... If your friends enjoy the little drizzle, sharing these quotes with them is fun and can make them appreciate the season. Muhunya Muhonji (Lifestyle writer) ...

Researchers and neurologists still can’t say with certainty what causes MS. The ultimate cause of MS is damage to myelin, nerve fibers, and neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Together these ...