In a town on the shores of Lake Geneva sit clumps of living human brain cells for hire. These blobs, about the size of a ...

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 ...

Summary: A global study of vertebrates reveals that body temperature is the key driver behind brain size evolution. Warm-blooded species like mammals and birds can maintain the energy demands of ...

In a new book, Steve Ramirez explores the potential of memory manipulation to ease depression and other afflictions.

A comprehensive review published in Brain Medicine illuminates the intricate connections between gut microbiota and sleep ...

When the body is dehydrated, physical performance declines. Or maybe not. Surprising research finds fit mice run more while ...

What if bacteria are conscious? New research suggests all life experiences awareness through unique lenses—and humans can ...

Psychedelics and Parkinson’s may trigger hallucinations through the same system, revealing how fragile the balance is between ...

In this system, the implanted computer chip would not just sit on the brain, but become part of the brain. Using a technology ...

The natural world is filled with creatures that possess abilities so extraordinary they blur the line between reality and ...

A multibillion-dollar project reveals critical moments during pregnancy, and even after birth, when the risk of neurological ...