Neuroscientists have discovered that when the brain is distracted, coordinated “rotating” waves of neural activity help it steer back to focus.

Scientists have uncovered a key role for the protein “Frazzled” in building and maintaining the rapid neural connections that allow fruit flies to react in milliseconds.

Summary: New research shows that people tend to prefer simple explanations even when complex ones are more accurate. The study found that individuals focus mainly on visible or known causes while ...

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.