Engineers at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst have developed an artificial neuron like no other. In experiments, ...

The team’s advance changes this. “Ours register only 0.1 volts, which about the same as the neurons in our bodies,” says Yao.

Scientists have identified an unusual type of brain cell that may play a vital role in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), ...

Scientists have identified an unusual type of brain cell that may play a vital role in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), ...

Summary: Scientists have shown that neurons don’t rely solely on sugar for energy — they can also burn fat. When energy ...

Scientists have built an artificial neuron that’s so realistic it fires, learns, and responds to chemical signals just like ...

Your brain can still make new neurons when you’re an adult. But how does the rare birth of these new neurons contribute to cognitive function? Researchers know that new neurons contribute to memory ...

Brains are bewilderingly complicated systems of connections between neurons. Mapping those connections is an important step in understanding how brains work. Scientists have recently completed the ...

The human brain does more than simply regulate synapses that exchange signals; individual neurons also process information ...

Alzheimer's disease not only robs people of their memory but also affects mood, often causing anxiety and depression. Until ...

Rats that lived in social groups throughout their lives retained youthful memory and mental flexibility well into old age, according to new research.

In today’s fast-paced world, the need for cognitive enhancement has never been greater. Maintaining optimal brain function is essential for success as we navigate through our daily responsibilities, ...