Genetic Mutations Linked to Toxin Exposure Found in Firefighters' Brain Tumors Mar. 10, 2025 — In a study comparing the glioma tumors of firefighters and non-fighters, researchers found a ...

Because chemogenetic control relies on DREADD expression levels, understanding and quantifying the temporal dynamics of their expression is crucial for planning long-term experiments in monkeys. In ...

The brain is the part of the central nervous system that is contained within the skull. It is responsible for executive and cognitive functions and regulates the functioning of the other parts of ...

Brain zaps are brief episodes that feel like electrical or buzzing sensations in the head, which may be perceived as coming from the brain. These episodes are not dangerous. They have been given the ...

"Brain fog" is an informal term that describes a range of symptoms caused by a mild cognitive impairment (including the ability to think, perceive, learn, or remember). People with brain fog describe ...

It is increasingly clear brain changes occur during this period – and that some can ultimately be positive. More than that, these changes demonstrate that menopause may offer a crucial window ...

Our editors handpick the products that we feature. We may earn commission from the links on this page. According to brain scientists, grieving is actually a form of learning—our grief is teaching us ...

The activity of these cells, nestled in a part of the brain called the anterior arcopallium, is tied to the sounds the birds make, the duo found. The organization of these neurons’ activity ...

A surprising finding was that a higher riding patella was observed in both the ACLR knee and the uninjured contralateral knee of the ACLR patients. Investigators suspect that a higher riding ...

Research on brain training for ADHD is limited, and few programs have been approved by the FDA. However, studies have found that it may improve some symptoms of ADHD. Those with attention deficit ...

Riddle me this: how can it be that reading these words activates nearly identical word-sensitive patches of the brain's visual system in you and nearly every other reader of this story?