Ever wake at night needing a drink of water and then find your way to the kitchen in the dark without stubbing your toe? Researchers at the University of California, San Diego say they have identified ...

One of the defining features of humans is our brain's remarkable capacity for language, planning, memory, creativity, and more. These abilities stem not just from our large brain size, but also from ...

Researchers have discovered that the dorsal premotor cortex serves a 'meta-learning' function, overseeing and regulating physical movements. Once believed to be limited to movement planning, this ...

A new study suggests that taking a two-hour nap during a night shift may help restore brain function and memory in nurses.

Physical gel models and numerical simulations have been created to study ferret brain gyrification and cortical malformations, while comparisons with human phenotypes aim to link genetics and brain ...

Healthy aging induces parallel changes in brain functional activity and structural morphology, yet the interplay between ...

Neuroscientists have been trying to understand how the human brain supports numerous advanced capabilities for centuries. The ...

Language is more strongly controlled by the left half of the brain, while other functions are more strongly controlled by the ...

New research shows that mild COVID-19 alters brain structure and connectivity in key areas responsible for memory and cognition, emphasizing the lasting effects on young people’s brain health. Study: ...