Brain growth and maturation doesn't progress in a linear, stepwise fashion. Instead, it's a dynamic, choreographed sequence ...

A post, shared on Reddit, features a man discussing the phenomenon of “divine possession” through a scientific perspective.

A gene on the X chromosome revs up inflammation in the female brain, which may explain why rates of multiple sclerosis are ...

As AI—and the ethical debate surrounding it—accelerates, scientists argue that understanding consciousness is now more urgent ...

Illness, particularly fever, significantly impacts sleep by altering brain activity and body temperature, leading to intense, ...

An early-stage study has found that a common chemotherapy drug disrupts lymphatic cells in the tissue surrounding the brain.

A new McGill-led study reveals that digital brain exercises can rejuvenate aging brain systems responsible for learning and ...

Remarkable individuals over 80, dubbed 'superagers,' are demonstrating memory abilities comparable to those in their fifties.

Fear begins deep in the brain. The amygdala, buried within the temporal lobe, acts as an alarm system, detecting threats and ...

A dream team of European neuroscientists is advancing toward a unified theory of consciousness, potentially unlocking the ...

Across America, Halloween spending is expected to reach record levels this year, including large crowds waiting for their ...

Eating flavanol-rich foods like dark chocolate or berries may boost memory performance. How? By synchronizing stress hormones with the brain’s natural window for locking in new information, according ...