Coherence Neuro is testing a coin-sized brain implant that senses tumors, as AI firms like OpenAI back neurotech ventures ...

The study, published in Nature Neuroscience on Oct 15, identified the phospholipase enzyme, encoded by the PLA2G2F gene, as a ...

Menopause is associated with a distinct pattern of molecular changes linked to brain ageing and later dementia risk.

The latest research out of MIT has some intriguing results.

Oily fish, berries, nuts, and other brain-boosting foods contain essential nutrients that may support short and long term brain function. The brain is an energy-intensive organ, using around 20 ...

Even under general anesthesia, the human brain can analyze language, recognize different types of words, and predict what comes next in a story, according to a surprising discovery by Baylor ...

The communication system between your gut and brain is called the gut-brain axis. They’re connected both physically and biochemically in a number of different ways. They may even influence each ...

The brain is an organ made up of a large mass of nerve tissue protected within the skull. It plays a role in just about every major body system. Some of the brain’s main functions include: The ...

Glucose, a form of sugar, is the primary source of energy for every cell in the body. Because the brain is so rich in nerve cells, or neurons, it is the most energy-demanding organ, using one-half of ...

Brain zaps are sensory disturbances that can feel like electrical shock sensations in the brain. A person may also notice brief sounds, dizziness, or temporary confusion. Researchers know very little ...

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...

Amoebas are single-celled organisms. The so-called brain-eating amoeba is a species discovered in 1965. Its formal name is Naegleria fowleri. It usually lurks in warm freshwater bodies or untreated, ...