The human brain is a greedy organ. It gulps energy, demands constant upkeep, and somehow grew far larger (relative to body ...

In findings that raise a variety of questions about how our brains work, and even about the nature of consciousness, UC Santa ...

New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred ...

Pea-size clusters of human cells called brain organoids inspire both hope and fear. Experts are debating how scientists can ...

Most of the time, you assume your brain is either “on” or “off,” awake or asleep. A new study shows something far more ...

When we watch someone move, get injured, or express emotion, our brain doesn’t just see it—it partially feels it. Researchers ...

In the mice with large-brain primate microbes, the researchers found increased expression of genes associated with energy ...

Researchers mapped the brain connectivity of 960 individuals to uncover how fast and slow neural processes unite to support complex behavior.

Some scientific studies from brain research suggest that near death, there may be brief bursts of electrical activity in the ...

Humans possess a remarkable balance between stability and flexibility, enabling them to quickly establish new plans and ...

China, by contrast, is pursuing a state-led coordinated approach that integrates policy planning, clinical validation, and ...

A selection of science-based books from the year that together shine new light on who we are and why we think and act as we do.