For almost a century, budding neuroscientists have been taught that the headband-like strip of brain tissue over our ears ...

The researchers found that specific neurons increased their electrical firing rate just before certain components of speech, ...

A brain region at the base of the skull called the cerebellum ages unevenly, with some parts being more vulnerable to tissue ...

Virginia Tech researchers have shown that memory loss in aging may be reversible. Using CRISPR tools, they corrected molecular disruptions in the hippocampus and amygdala, restoring memory in older ...

A new study explores the effects of both recent and lifetime cannabis use on brain function during cognitive tasks. The study, the largest of its kind ever to be completed, examined the effects of ...

Variants in the DHDDS gene cause a severe neurodegenerative condition, characterized by tremors, seizures, coordination and ...

Tiny lab-grown brain models and the particles they release may reveal hidden differences among Alzheimer’s patients.

One of the world's leading brain research centers is shifting away from fruit flies and toward a tiny, transparent fish. The ...

Some older adults develop the physical brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease but never experience memory loss or cognitive decline. A new study published in Acta Neuropathologica ...

Supplements like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and ginkgo biloba may help prevent memory loss. Certain memory supplements may lead to side effects like diarrhea, headaches, and nausea. Cognitive ...

Episodic memory is a type of long-term memory. It helps you remember the time, place, and details surrounding a specific event or experience in your life. For example, remembering what you had for ...