Using single-cell RNA sequencing and genetic screening, the researchers identified key surface proteins that mediate ...

Scientists have shown that brain connectivity patterns can predict mental functions across the entire brain. Each region has ...

Drinking alcohol can also cause both short term and long term changes to your brain. Here’s what you need to know.

A study sheds light on how networks in the brain detect new information, offering insight into disorders like schizophrenia. A study sheds light on how networks in the brain detect new information, ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. How does the brain think? – Tom, age 16, San ...

Omega-3 fatty acids are found in many foods, including fish and nuts. This essential nutrient is crucial for maintaining ...

Genes on the sex chromosomes would be expected to show different activity between men (with an X chromosome and a Y ...

This story is part of The Trip, a CPR News series on Colorado’s new psychedelic movement. Early research indicates that the psilocybin found in psychedelic mushrooms could be beneficial in treating ...

In a world dominated by endless scrolling and online distractions, “brain rot” has emerged as a term to describe the deteriorating effects of overconsumption of trivial digital content on cognitive ...

A new study from the University of Pennsylvania has discovered how our memories are "geotagged" based on location using a GPS-like brain system. These "geotags" bring back a flood of memories ...