Researchers successfully grew adult human neurons from tissue donated from surgery patients. The researchers were able to identify at least 5 brain cell types and the potential proteins each cell could make.
Researchers document how the brain's physiology changes when people try to be funny.
A new study provides additional evidence that the tenancy for people to be drawn toward religious belief is neurologically based.
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.
Researchers identify brain areas associated with developing the ability to "put ourselves in other people's shoes".
Researchers report on how certain activity in face cells can alter perception.
Researchers report on how sleep deprivation affects the ability to form new memories.
A new test that uses graphic characters called 'Greebles' could help doctors detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease before the symptoms become apparent.
Changing tasks too frequently interferes with brain activity, a new study reports.
Light exercise, such as walking, could offer hope for re-establishing some neural connections in people with MCI and Alzheimer's.
Researchers have identified a potential neuroimaging predictor for dementia that highlights brain structural changes that may occur years before people even notice memory problems.
Researchers provide more real, scientific explanations as to why some people are convinced they have experienced alien encounters.
