New brain circuit discovery could explain how we detect faces
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered a brain circuit in primates that rapidly detects faces.
This finding not only helps explain...
Scientists discover how thinking activates mental maps in the brain
As you travel your usual route to work or the grocery store, your brain uses cognitive maps stored in your hippocampus and entorhinal cortex.
These...
What are nootropics and do they really boost your brain
Humans have long been searching for a "magic elixir" to make us smarter, and improve our focus and memory.
This includes traditional Chinese medicine used...
Light therapy boosts brain healing after injury, shows study
Low-level light therapy may help heal brains that have suffered significant injuries, according to a study published in Radiology.
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)...
Many older Americans are too far from their neurological care, study finds
A recent study conducted by Michigan Medicine has shed light on a significant challenge faced by older Americans, especially those living in rural areas,...
What you need to know about traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex and often misunderstood condition that can dramatically alter lives in the blink of an eye. It's like...
Scientists find the cause of memory problems after brain injuries
A recent study delves into the challenges faced by individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI) when it comes to memory recall, shedding light on...
Scientists develop first 3D-printed brain tissue for research
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have made a big leap in brain research. They've created the first 3D-printed brain tissue that acts just...
Playing a musical instrument or singing in a choir may boost your brain –...
Generations of parents have told their children to practice their musical instruments.
Parents have good reason to keep on top of their children’s musical education,...
Father’s journey with glioblastoma inspires son to become neurosurgeon
Three years after losing his father to brain cancer, a resident at University of Michigan Health is practicing neurosurgery in his honor — and...