Scientists have discovered that the adolescent brain does more than prune old connections. During the teen years, it actively ...

The teenage brain isn’t just trimming connections—it’s secretly building powerful new neural hotspots that may shape the mind ...

The way the brain develops can shape us throughout our lives, so neuroscientists are intensely curious about how it happens.

The next time you reach for a memory or make a quick choice, a storm of tiny signals races through your brain. Scientists can ...

New research reveals how a class of neurons that help coordinate communication in the brain link up with their target cells, ...

A study tracking thousands of neurons shows how the brain separates memory content from context to support flexible recall.

Researchers identify two key proteins that allow chandelier cells to connect with excitatory neurons. This "handshake" regulates brain signals and, when disrupted, may lead to epilepsy or autism.

Understanding how the brain creates conscious experience remains one of science’s most difficult challenges. Brain scans and ...

Surfing has the potential to improve human health in ways that go far beyond blue health. The closest comparison in modern ...

Researchers are uncovering how disrupted glutamatergic synapses drive diverse forms of intellectual disability, revealing new ...