Adults whose brains still have strong neuron production seem to have better memory and cognitive function than do those in whom the ability wanes, finds a study published today in Nature. The ...

Sickle cell disease is often thought of solely as a blood disorder, but new research from the Wood Neuro Research Group ...

Scientists discover that sickle cell disease forces the brain to recruit extra "attention backup" to maintain normal cognitive function.

How does a single cell reliably build one of the most complex structures known in nature? New research suggests the answer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 3D illustration of Interconnected neurons An investigation by researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine ...

The kick-off signal for puberty begins in the brain. Specifically, in the hypothalamus, where specific neurons release a ...

Japan has approved two stem cell-based therapies for treating Parkinson's disease and heart failure in a world first, through ...

Tiny plastic particles may be quietly threatening brain health. New research suggests microplastics—now widely found in food, ...

The human brain requires constant nourishment to maintain its complex network of billions of neurons, yet certain foods actively work against optimal brain function. While most people focus on foods ...