The first wiring diagram of every neuron in an adult brain and the 50 million connections between them has been produced for a fruit fly. The diagram of all 139,255 neurons in the adult fly brain is ...

University of North Carolina-led researchers have used brain connectivity charts built from functional MRI data as a tool for tracking early childhood brain development. Charts mapped the maturation ...

Every thought, memory, and feeling we experience depends on trillions of tiny connection points in the brain called synapses.

Recent studies show the importance of giving the brain healthy breaks — and it may look slightly different than you think. To process information effectively, the brain should function in a specific ...

The Importance of Gliotransmitters for Brain Function, Plus Cognitive and Motor Efficiencies Gliotransmitters are neurochemicals released by glial cells. They support communication between neurons and ...