DZNE researchers have uncovered a mechanism that determines why a neuron usually forms a single, long extension called an "axon"—a phenomenon that is fundamental to how our brain functions. Contrary ...

White matter connectivity illustrated by the Human Connectome Project. Source: Courtesy of Human Connectome Project A recent study from Boston University Medical Center reports that improving physical ...

How damage spreads An injury to one brain region rarely stays contained to a single spot. The consequences ripple outward, ...

In our efforts to keep our brains healthy, how do we know what is working? Helen Thomson explores a new generation of tests ...

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Treating brain diseases is extraordinarily challenging, because drugs often work poorly and implants require risky surgery that can jeopardize critical brain functions. A group at MIT has sought a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Clutter might seem like a simple housekeeping issue, but experts say its impact runs far deeper—affecting how your brain functions ...

At a time when fiber, protein, or every other version of “maxxing” is used to focus on a specific diet goal, we have never been dialed in to how we eat. What’s new? Welcome to the year of brain foods.

Can driving a car benefit your brain? Yes, if it has a manual transmission. That’s the surprising result of research at Japan ...

Ages 40 to 65 see a period of turmoil in the brain that has previously been overlooked. But identifying problems during this time can protect your cognitive health for decades to come ...