A new study suggests hippocampus is dedicated to memory formation, and not spatial skills.
Spontaneous waves neuronal activity bear imprints of earlier events for at least 24 hours after the experience has taken place, a new study finds.
Do you know how many milliliters of blood is delivered to the brain per heartbeat, or whether you experience pain during brain surgery? Researchers explore five things you probably didn't know about the human brain.
Aging bilingual brains are more efficient and economical with their resources, a new study reports.
Taking a short rest following a learning activity to help strengthen memory consolidation.
Study reveals cognitive behavioral therapy can strengthen specific connections in the brains of people with psychosis, and the stronger neural network connections are associated with long term reduction in symptoms.
Researchers report they may have discovered the signature of blast neurotrauma.
According to researchers, pediatric leukemia patients exposed to high levels of methotrexate are more likely to have problems with mental flexibility and other cognitive skills as long term survivors.
Researchers report on the combined structural, functional and anatomical changes that occur in those born blind that are not present in the brains of people born with sight.
A new SPECT imaging study reveals those with treatment resistant depression have lower cerebral blood flow within the frontal, parietal and temporal lobes.
A new study casts light on the neurobiological mechanisms which support people's voting choices.
While laughter is considered to be a sign of happiness, it isn't always healthy or positive, researchers report.
