Brain imaging studies shed light on why humans have chewed gum for 8,000 years with research showing chewing activates ...

Have you ever wondered how your brain creates thoughts or why something randomly popped into your head? It may seem like magic – but actually the brain is like a supercomputer inside your head that ...

New research indicates that the structural organization of the human brain does not develop in a continuous, linear fashion ...

You can see it coming in right there, that little spot,” says neuroscientist and engineer Laura Lewis. A remarkably bright pulsing dot has appeared on the monitor in front of us. We are watching, in ...

How the human brain organizes its visual memories through precise neural timing has been discovered. Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC; CA, USA) have made a significant ...

A large genetic screen has revealed how stem cells transform into brain cells, exposing hundreds of genes that make this ...

Reading is a simple yet powerful habit that boosts brain health and mental well-being. Experts say it reduces stress, ...

A study sheds light on how networks in the brain detect new information, offering insight into disorders like schizophrenia. A study sheds light on how networks in the brain detect new information, ...

In fact, a growing body of research suggests that hobbies can support mental health by reducing stress, improving mood and ...

Have you ever wondered what actually happens in the brain during sleep? While your body appears still and at rest, your brain remains highly active, carrying out essential processes that keep you ...