A large genetic screen has revealed how stem cells transform into brain cells, exposing hundreds of genes that make this ...

A small Canadian province feared it had a mystery neurological illness on its hands. The search for answers set off a battle ...

Worry is wisdom in disguise. Research shows that, when balanced, worry helps us prepare, care, and grow rather than simply ...

Scientists have uncovered a way to manipulate the pathway in monkey brains that puts the brakes on motivation.

“We were able to causally link a specific brain pathway to a ‘brake’ on motivation when individuals face unpleasant tasks in ...

Most of us know the feeling: maybe it is making a difficult phone call, starting a report you fear will be criticized, or ...

Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have uncovered an unexpected way the nervous system repairs itself after injury, one that involves support cells acting far from the original damage. Their findings reveal ...

New research finds that certain lifestyle behaviors may help your brain age more slowly and help you find your true age. These habits are good for your physical health, too. Doctors say you can pick ...

As we enjoy ourselves through the festive season, many will already be planning a detox in the new year: cutting back on screentime, perhaps, or abstaining from alcohol. Recently, I wondered whether ...

Researchers uncovered that myelin does more than speed up nerve signals, it helps preserve the structure of information as it travels through the brain. When a small, strategic segment of myelin is ...

The idea that people are either left brained or right brained has shaped how men think about intelligence success and personality for decades. This video explains where the theory came from what ...