A young zebra finch learning to sing may not sound like much at first, just a babbling stream of chirps and whistles. But ...

People given general anaesthesia fall into a coma-like state in which their memory and perception of pain are switched off.

When was the last time you paid attention to your commute? And I don’t mean a couple of feet in front of you, at the car ...

Every experience we have changes our brain, the way a ceramicist reshapes a slab of clay. Every corner we turn, every conversation we have, every shudder we feel causes cascading effects: Chemicals ...

Not to ruin your high, but habitually smoking marijuana has been known to take a toll on the body. It can irritate the lungs, damage blood vessels and accelerate heart rate. Not to mention the ...

Soft electrodes designed to perfectly match a person's brain surface may help advance neural interfaces for neurodegenerative disease monitoring and treatment, according to a new study led by Penn ...

But from the perspective of neuroscience, reading is much more than just entertainment. This is especially true for children ...

A new McGill-led study reveals that digital brain exercises can rejuvenate aging brain systems responsible for learning and memory. Older adults using BrainHQ for 10 weeks showed restored cholinergic ...

Researchers have developed a flexible 3D bioelectronic device that integrates living brain cells with embedded electronics, ...

Credit: Mark Hersam/Northwestern University Printed artificial neurons can now send lifelike signals that activate real brain cells. This breakthrough could transform both brain implants and ...

Brain games are widely believed to sharpen your cognitive skills, especially as you age. But experts say there's no "magic ...