Super-resolution microscopes have revealed a whole new type of connection between neurons in mouse and human brains.

Nervous system functions, from motion to perception to cognition, depend on the active zones of neural circuit connections ...

Scientists at the Salk Institute are unveiling a new brain-mapping neurotechnology called Single Transcriptome Assisted Rabies Tracing (START). The cutting-edge tool combines two advanced technologies ...

Just as much as the physical benefits, another reason we should keep exercising as we age is to protect our brains. Yes, staying active for as long as possible can help our cognitive health quite a ...

Could the initiation of a simple walking exercise program help older adults to reverse declines in key brain regions? A new study led by University of Maryland School of Public Health researchers adds ...

Nervous system functions, from motion to perception to cognition, depend on the active zones of neural circuit connections, ...

Genetically modified human cells have achieved a remarkable feat by regenerating several organs in aged primates, as if time ...

Through movement, music, and mindfulness, seniors are discovering how dance and exercise strengthen not only their bodies but also their confidence, joy, and overall well-being ...

Harvard researchers have mapped and catalogued more than 70,000 synaptic connections from about 2,000 rat neurons, using a silicon chip capable of recording small yet telltale synaptic signals from a ...

A study published in Environment International concludes that air pollution during pregnancy is associated with slower brain ...