Even consciousness could reveal its secrets someday with this realistic simulation, researchers hope. It will not only ...

Intermittent fasting has moved far beyond a weight loss trend, with early evidence hinting that time restricted eating may ...

About ten years ago, scientists began exploring an unconventional idea for studying the brain: using bioluminescent light to make neural activity visible. Instead of shining light onto the brain from ...

Scientists have created a computer model that aims to mimic the human brain, hoping it might teach us about ourselves.

ADHD stimulants may improve performance not by sharpening focus, but by making the brain more awake and motivated.

ADHD medications work like sleep, not attention boosters, massive brain study reveals. For some kids, focus problems may be ...

Artificial intelligence may write award-winning essays and diagnose disease with remarkable accuracy, but biological brains still hold the upper hand in at least one crucial domain: flexibility.

Humans have dabbled in virtual reality for years, but only now does the venerable mouse get a shot at experiencing a new reality. Scientists at Cornell University didn't set out to build something ...

The first complete activity map of the brain has been unveiled by a large international collaboration of neuroscientists. The International Brain Laboratory (IBL) researchers published their findings ...

Cognitive health is the ability of the brain to function properly and perform various mental tasks effectively. Strong cognitive health allows you to carry out activities of daily living, interact ...

Children get annual checkups with a pediatrician to determine if they are thriving. This is done by assessing if their height and weight are progressing at expected rates. But how do we measure ...