A new way of mapping activity and connections between different regions of the brain has revealed fresh insights into how higher order functions like language, thought and attention, are organized. A ...

A new human study suggests that extra virgin olive oil may support brain health by influencing the gut microbiome.

Not all brain cells are found in the brain. For example, a team at Caltech has identified two distinct types of neurons in the abdomens of mice that appear to control different aspects of digestion.

Scientists have shown that brain connectivity patterns can predict mental functions across the entire brain. Each region has a unique “connectivity fingerprint” tied to its role in cognition, from ...

Neurodevelopment involves the brain's formation of systems responsible for learning, memory, social skills, and overall function. Critical neurodevelopmental processes such as neurogenesis, synaptic ...

A new study shows that improving your cardiovascular endurance changes your neural chemistry. Fitter individuals release ...

Gender and sex were shown to map onto different parts of the brain. The research published in the Journal Science Advances looked at brain images of almost 5,000 children ages 9 and 10. They found ...

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