Can the brain keep working when its architecture changes? Researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) have discovered ...

How discovering that different parts of the brain work together as networks has transformed our understanding of everything ...

Proteomics experiments on Drosophila reveal sex-specific effects in aging, and an important role for a protein called DIP-β.

Our gut is home to a micro-universe of tiny powerhouses, complete with their own genes and immune and metabolic profiles, ...

Challenging the brain with new learning, like a new language, may build cognitive reserve and memory confidence.

The way the brain develops can shape us throughout our lives, so neuroscientists are intensely curious about how it happens.

Does string theory—the controversial “theory of everything” from physics—tell us anything about consciousness and the human ...

A new study analyzed the sleep patterns of jellyfish and sea anemones and found they share some sleep traits with humans. The ...

A new study from the multidisciplinary brain research center at Bar-Ilan University found that jellyfish and sea anemones ...

A new study shows that the human brain stores what we remember and the context in which it happens using different neurons.

The next time you reach for a memory or make a quick choice, a storm of tiny signals races through your brain. Scientists can ...

When a house catches on fire, we assume that a smoke alarm inside will serve one purpose and one purpose only: warn the ...