Adults whose brains still have strong neuron production seem to have better memory and cognitive function than do those in ...

When myelin breaks down, white matter in the brain deteriorates, a change commonly seen with aging. At the same time, ...

Johns Hopkins scientists say they have used 3D imaging, special microscopes and artificial intelligence (AI) programs to construct new maps of mouse brains showing a precise location of more than 10 ...

While neurogenesis—the growth of new brain cells—typically slows with age, superagers produce new neurons in the hippocampus ...

Older adults with exceptional memories continue to grow new brain cells. A recent study published in the journal Nature shows ...

A groundbreaking clinical trial is testing whether specially engineered stem cells can help the brain restore its own dopamine production in people with Parkinson’s disease. Because the condition is ...

New research finds that sleep is essential for protecting brain mitochondria by transferring toxic metabolic waste from ...

Part of healthy aging is taking care of your brain. Experts recommend these foods that support brain health and memory as ...

Other cells, such as glial cells, support the function of neurons. Neuroscience has often painted glial cells as the glue that holds neurons together, but glial cells can also be helpful in promoting ...

The human brain requires constant nourishment to maintain its complex network of billions of neurons, yet certain foods actively work against optimal brain function. While most people focus on foods ...

In a development straight out of science fiction, Australian startup Cortical Labs has released what it calls the world’s first code-deployable biological computer. The CL1, which debuted in March, ...