Adults whose brains still have strong neuron production seem to have better memory and cognitive function than do those in ...

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

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

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

Neurodegenerative diseases affect more than 57 million people globally. The incidence of these diseases, from Alzheimer's to Parkinson's to ALS and beyond, is expected to double every 20 years. Though ...

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

The stress hormone cortisol disrupts the brain's grid cells, blurring the internal GPS system and impairing navigation.

Researchers found that the cells of young adults with depression overproduce energy while resting but struggle to respond to stress. This discovery provides a physical explanation for ...

Making a living brain transparent and watching its neurons fire without disturbing their function-sounds like science fiction ...

Studying the minds of octogenarians with surprising cognitive resilience shows how it's possible to maintain a youthful brain well into old age.