The development of many psychiatric disorders, including depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, is known to be in great part influenced by genetics. Past research has identified various genes ...

Neuroscientists are zeroing in on how special kinds of brain cells help us see things that aren’t actually there. ...

Scientists have discovered specialized IC-encoder neurons that make the brain “see” illusions, such as squares or triangles that aren’t truly there.

Scientists characterized the largest sample of a neural circuit to date to improve artificial intelligence models and better ...

Psychotherapy leads to measurable changes in brain structure. Researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the University of Münster have demonstrated this for the first time in ...

As the brain ages, protein buildup and inflammation are linked to conditions like Alzheimer's. Dr. Rudolph Tanzi, a brain aging researcher, takes supplements like omega-3 and cat's claw extract. He ...

A new brain implant now lets people control Apple devices, such as iPads, iPhones and the Vision Pro, using only their thoughts. Synchron, an endovascular brain-computer interface (BCI) company based ...

Our brain may not be as capable of rewiring following an amputation as we thought, which could have serious implications for how we treat a common complication called phantom limb pain. A part of the ...

One of the most dangerous microorganisms on Earth, Naegleria fowleri has a well-earned nickname as the "brain-eating amoeba," because of the almost 100% fatal infection it causes. And it's now been ...

Scientists have developed a brain-computer interface that can capture and decode a person's inner monologue. The results could help people who are unable to speak communicate more easily with others.

The human brain shrinks as it ages, affecting the ability to remember — it’s part of life. Yet there are a lucky few, called “SuperAgers,” who possess a brain that fights back. For these people, ...