Your brain ventricles are four fluid-filled chambers that produce cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid helps nourish your brain and protect it from injury. It would be easy to argue that your brain is the ...

Data from a new study links a pair of duplicated genes to human brain features. The research provides a roadmap for scientists to gain a deeper understanding of brain function and evolution, as well ...

Photo: Esteban Villar-Rodríguez and César Ávila. The Neuropsychology and Functional Neuroimaging Group at the Universitat Jaume I in Castellón, led by researcher César Ávila, recently published an ...

Hormones coordinate different body functions by carrying messages through the bloodstream to target cells and tissues. Hormonal imbalances occur through inadequate or excess hormone synthesis, which ...

A new study provides the best evidence to date that the connection patterns between various parts of the human brain can tell scientists the specialized functions of each region. Previous research has ...

Scientists show how a common zero-calorie sweetener found in many diet drinks may harm the brain's vascular system by increasing oxidative stress and impairing vital blood vessel functions. Study: The ...

Think back through your day and consider all the amazing tasks your brain has helped you perform. From brushing your teeth to eating your lunch and reading the words on this page, your thoughts, ...