Parkinson’s disease steals ease and movement by striking a narrow band of midbrain neurons. If you study or cover neuroscience, you have seen the promise and frustration in efforts to grow these ...

In the lingo of the field, dopamine-producing cells are measuring a reward prediction error — the difference between the ...

New data reveals differences in gene activity in the brains of men and women. They start in the womb and evolved millions of years ago ...

High blood pressure in midlife speeds up cognitive decline and is a risk factor for mild cognitive impairment and dementia in later life.

A new large-scale, open data resource from the Perelman School of Medicine and collaborators helps researchers link brain ...

A University of Alberta research team has discovered a new function for brain molecules known as gangliosides, offering ...

New research suggests that ultra-processed foods may do more than harm the body: they could alter the brain in unexpected ways.

AI was the key that unlocked these brain “neighborhoods.” They could also light the way to curing disorders like Alzheimer’s.

Studies show that spending time on the links offers real benefits for cardiovascular health, cognition, and lifespan. “The message is clear: Play golf and live longer.” Retirees play golf in Sun City, ...

Attorney General Pamela Bondi on Monday defended a controversial Trump administration proposal to eliminate the ATF and merge its functions into the Drug Enforcement Administration. The plan, outlined ...

The brain’s function and integrity emerge not only from properties of individual regions, but, more fundamentally, from the intricate web of connections ...