As people drift into sleep, their brains do not shut down all at once. Instead, different brain regions change their activity ...

Using an algorithm they call the Krakencoder, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine are a step closer to unraveling how the brain’s wiring supports the way we think and act. The study, published June ...

Recent studies show the importance of giving the brain healthy breaks — and it may look slightly different than you think. To process information effectively, the brain should function in a specific ...

Scientists mapped the development of different types of brain cells tracking how they are born, differentiate and mature into ...

New results could ultimately help lead to interventions that spark creative thought or aid people who have mental illnesses that disrupt these regions of the brain. Have you ever had the solution for ...

Researchers have developed the most detailed molecular map yet of how the brain develops and reacts to inflammation, ...

Tiny cerebellar organoids in a culture flask. Credit: Sergio Bianco Brain organoids are grown in a lab using stem cells, and can mimic the functions of different regions of the brain like the cortex, ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Whenever you’re actively performing a task—say, lifting weights at the gym or taking a hard exam—the parts of your brain required to ...

UC San Diego researchers find that a weeklong mind-body retreat led to rapid changes in brain function and blood biology, ...

Regular exercise can have many health benefits for all ages, including physical and mental health benefits. Here are the top ...