The brain’s hemispheres are specialized for efficiency. Modern neuroscience shows lateralization enhances function without ...

Even a short afternoon nap could be enough to refresh the brain and make learning easier, according to new research. A study published on January 22, 2026 by researchers at the Medical Center – ...

Good sleep patterns are vital as the brain flushes toxins while asleep Getty A study found that poor sleep can negatively impact how well the glymphatic system works The system works by collecting ...

Neurodevelopment involves the brain's formation of systems responsible for learning, memory, social skills, and overall function. Critical neurodevelopmental processes such as neurogenesis, synaptic ...

Scientists have shown that specialized cells involved in how the body responds to insulin are activated in the brain after exercise, suggesting that physical activity may directly improve brain ...

If we can fully map the structure of our brains, will we be able to understand how they work? That is the goal of researchers attempting to build a wiring diagram, or connectome, of our neural ...

What omega 3 supplements do to nerve cells in the brain, what dosages are recommended, which foods contain it, and who should ...

If you’ve been feeling unfocused, forgetful, or mentally drained, you might be experiencing brain fog—a cluster of symptoms like fatigue, confusion, and difficulty concentrating that can disrupt daily ...

Scientists have found that blocking microglia (specialist immune cells in the brain) prevents infant forgetting ("infantile ...