The human brain contains billions of connected neurons that collectively support different mental functions, including the ...

Can the brain keep working when its architecture changes? Researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) have discovered ...

From the touch of sand to the splashing of water, experiences that tap into multiple senses can help build intellect and ...

Scientists have mapped the sensory neurons in bone for the first time, and identified their dual role in reporting and ...

Researchers found a 'neuro-cancer axis' may promote spread of breast cancer. They also found that an FDA-approved anti-nausea medication may prevent it. Cancer doesn't grow in a vacuum -- each tumor ...

New experiments reveal how astrocytes tune neuronal activity to modulate our mental and emotional states. The results suggest ...

In mice, blocking heart-to-brain signals improved healing after a heart attack, hinting at new targets for cardiac therapy.

Four tiny 3D organs connected themselves in a lab dish, forming a replica of the human pain pathway, in a new study. The discovery allows scientists to better understand chronic pain and how pain ...

Navigating the world is no mean feat, especially when the world pushes back. For instance, airflow hitting a fly on its right ...

How do electrical signals become "about" something? Through purely physical processes, neural networks transform activity ...