A marathon taxes more than just muscles—it pushes the brain to its metabolic limits. New research shows that during extreme ...

Our brain requires a constant supply of energy ... which severely impairs the function of synapses and the survival of the affected nerve cells." However, the underlying processes are only ...

A massive, multi-year project led by over 150 scientists has produced the most detailed map yet of how visual information ...

An NIH-funded project leverages advanced synapse imaging to monitor real-time neuronal changes during learning, unveiling new ...

Learning in the brain The human brain is made up of billions of nerve cells. These neurons conduct electrical pulses that carry information, much like how computers use binary code to carry data.

A healthy brain is the foundation of a vibrant life. This article delves into the grocery shopping habits of a neurologist ...

In Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and type 2 diabetes, harmful protein aggregates and deposits, known as amyloid plaques, develop. There is also much evidence that these three diseases are ...

If you've taken a wilderness first aid course you've learned about the human brain as the "evolutionary onion ... and twelve shots in two hours. .40% You are probably in a coma. The nerve centers ...

Long-term memory is information encoded in the brain on the time-scale of years. It consists of explicit (declarative) memories that are consciously reportable and depend heavily on the medial ...

A tingling feeling in the scalp (paresthesia) can occur for many reasons, including anxiety, ASMR, chemical irritation, medication, migraines, nerve compression, skin sensitivity, and underlying ...