Hibernation can vary by species. Martin says some hibernators, such as ground squirrels, rewarm—or wake up from hibernation ...

A surprising look at how the human brain responds to novelty—and why it has nothing to do with losing love.

Adolescence is widely thought to be a time when the brain trims away excess neural connections, refining circuits through synaptic pruning. New research now suggests this view may be incomplete.

Serotonin from antidepressants may amplify tinnitus, offering insight into why ear ringing can worsen during treatment.

Engineers at Northwestern University have taken a striking leap toward merging machines with the human brain by printing ...

Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have identified a specific brain circuit that may help explain the ...

A new bioluminescent tool allows neurons to glow on their own, letting scientists track brain activity without harmful lasers or fading signals. The advance makes it possible to watch individual brain ...

October saw several universities launch major initiatives in brain science and neurological research, often with the help of new private gifts to underwrite their efforts. Here are summaries of the ...

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Brain health is of paramount importance to nearly all Americans, yet few are aware of the latest science on how to nurture it ...

Your brain is currently expending about a fifth of your body's energy, and almost none of that is being used for what you're ...

In a recent publication, researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience challenge the assumptions surrounding the ...