When teenagers shift their sleep schedules between school days and weekends, the resulting mismatch can alter the physical ...

Many older adults struggle with sleep as their brains fail to switch off, a study reveals. Insomniacs' brains remain alert due to a flattened circadian rhythm and persistent sequential thinking, ...

Researchers examined anatomy of neurons from humans, mice and fruit flies. They discovered that the cellular structure of the brain is at a critical point, poised between two phases. New insights ...

The human voice represents one of our most complex biological achievements—a sophisticated interplay between brain, nerves, muscles, and breath that produces the nuanced sounds of human speech. As ...

The human brain is constantly picking up patterns in everyday experiences — and can do so without conscious thought, finds a study of neuronal activity in people who had electrodes implanted in their ...

A massive review of 100+ brain-imaging studies confirms that nature exposure settles the stress system, restores attention, and quiets mental rumination.

Multiple sclerosis, a complex neurological condition affecting nearly 3 million people worldwide, has long been characterized by its elusiveness. Even as medical imaging technology has advanced ...