New research has revealed that birds, reptiles, and mammals have developed complex brain circuits independently, despite sharing a common ancestor. These findings challenge the traditional view of ...

Stressful or traumatic experiences in childhood have been shown to negatively impact an individual's health as an adult.

A new study from Oregon Health & Science University is the first to suggest that binaural pitch fusion—a process that ...

Scientists have identified a biomarker for Alzheimer's that may help doctors spot the early signs of protein buildup in the ...

Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory -- how the brain registers the difference between new and familiar objects and forms long-term ...

The test could help identify one key Alzheimer's biomarker, tau protein, before it shows up in brain. Here's what experts say ...

As the body of research expands on the potential of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists to address various health ...

Van Andel Institute researchers discovered that cancer risk may be determined before birth due to distinct epigenetic states ...

With over 5 million concussions occurring annually in the U.S. alone, there is a significant unmet need for effective ...

Researchers discovered how genetic switches shaped human brain evolution by fine-tuning shared gene expression.

About 10 in 100 people are left-handed, but why? A new article highlights the crucial role of early brain development for ...