Researchers have mapped how "histone bivalency" acts as a molecular clock for brain development. By holding genes in a poised state, this mechanism ensures neurons mature only after completing ...

McGill University researchers have identified a brain function that helps explain why childhood stress raises metabolic health risks for some women later in life. A new study found that variations in ...

Recent work has revealed some of the many crucial functions of astrocytes, brain cells that were once thought to play primarily supportive roles for neurons. Astrocytes do handle debris around neurons ...

The roots of addiction risk may lie in how young brains function long before substance use begins, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine. The investigators found that children with a ...

Growing older often brings subtle changes, occasional forgetfulness or slower recall. But when memory loss becomes persistent and begins interfering with daily life, it may signal something more ...

AI analysis of 500 stroke survivors reveals that the brain compensates for severe injury by "rejuvenating" undamaged regions.

Historical views of the brain reflect the biases of the time. The industrial age spawned mechanical explanations for the ...

Good sleep patterns are vital as the brain flushes toxins while asleep Getty A study found that poor sleep can negatively impact how well the glymphatic system works The system works by collecting ...

As we age, it’s not uncommon for the brain to change in ways that can negatively impact our cognition. However, there is one population known as “SuperAgers” who are adults ages 80 and older who tend ...

A brief period of exercise may do more for your brain than you expect. New research led by the University of Iowa shows that even a single workout can rapidly shift how your brain processes memory.