A part of the brain that is about the size of a sunflower seed in people could play a big role in our food consumption ...

How a brain's anatomical structure relates to its function is one of the most important questions in neuroscience. It ...

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New research shows fat in arms, legs, torso, and around organs affects brain health differently, with visceral fat tied to ...

In a new study, researchers unveil a device that might offer an alternative to invasive procedures. Featuring a novel ultrasound helmet, it not only modulates deep-brain circuits without surgery, but ...

Adolescents who regularly choose solitude over social connection show measurable differences in brain structure and function, according to a large neuroimaging study.

Trying to document how single brain cells participate in networks that govern behavior is a daunting task. Brain probes ...

Comparing a map of the neurons in a nematode worm - the connectome - with a map of how signals travel across those neurons ...

Social spiders reveal surprising brain adaptations, showing that teamwork - not bigger brains - drives cooperation, memory, ...

Research reveals strong connections between muscle strength and cognitive function in patients with COPD, highlighting the potential for rehabilitation strategies.

Too much alone time during teenage years may do more than affect friendships. While some solitude is normal, persistent ...

The insecticide chlorpyrifos is a powerful tool for controlling various pests, making it one of the most widely used pesticides during the latter half of the 20th century.