As emotions rise and fall in everyday life, your brain keeps up, constantly adjusting. These transitions between feelings—like joy, sadness, or fear—aren't just random reactions. They're part of a ...
Sleep may be the brain's secret to resilience, helping it recover from stress, adapt to change, and maintain healthy function ...
Recent work has revealed some of the many crucial functions of astrocytes, brain cells that were once thought to play primarily supportive roles for neurons. Astrocytes do handle debris around neurons ...
New research and theories suggest the brain may remain active near death, shaping visions, memories, and possibly our sense ...
A long-standing goal of neuroscience is to understand how molecules and cellular structures on a microscale give rise to communication between brain regions at the macroscale. "A central goal of ...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects millions of women worldwide. Traditionally, people focus on ovarian hormone ...
A crucial link between the brain's cleaning system and deterioration of neurons associated with Alzheimer's disease has been discovered by University of Queensland researchers. Professor Elizabeth ...
Scientists found a brain circuit that strengthens with exercise, helping explain why workouts feel easier over time.
Psychologists unpack the unsettling viral concept that inspired the Hollywood film "Backrooms," starring Chiwetel Ejiofor.