A child’s early gut microbiome may influence their risk of developing depression, anxiety or other internalizing symptoms in ...

A new study reveals how brain circuits between the entorhinal cortex and hippocampus stabilize memories during learning.

Scientists have developed a portable biosensor that can detect levels of BDNF, a protein linked to mental health conditions ...

New research reveals how tiny electrical gates in the brain, known as NMDA receptors, control learning, memory, and neuron ...

New research shows that during moments of lost focus after poor sleep, the brain releases a wave of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)—the same cleansing process that normally occurs during deep sleep.

Learning to code doesn’t require new brain systems—it builds on the ones we already use for logic and reasoning.

Researchers have shown for the first time that flipping an epigenetic “switch” in specific memory-holding neurons can directly alter memory strength.

A groundbreaking study reveals how neurons sense and transmit mechanical forces across their membranes—a key to understanding touch, movement, and development.

A long-term study found that daily 40Hz light and sound stimulation may help slow cognitive decline in people with late-onset ...

Older adults who regularly listen to or play music may significantly lower their risk of dementia, according to a study of ...

In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers found that increasing dopamine levels with L-DOPA made people slightly ...

The viral phrase “touch grass” may be more than internet humor—science shows that engaging with nature and music can ...