A newly identified protein may hold the key to rejuvenating aging brain cells. Researchers found that boosting DMTF1 can ...

Age can make memory feel like something that only moves in one direction. A name slips away. A route you know well turns ...

Two new lines of brain research are testing whether aging cells can be nudged into working more like young ones. In one study ...

Through a combination of human NSC analysis in the lab and mouse model experiments, the researchers singled out a protein ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Groundbreaking research from Karolinska Institutet reveals that humans can grow new neurons well into old age, offering new hope ...

A brief afternoon nap may reset key brain processes, helping the mind stay flexible, focused, and ready to learn.

Now, new research by Penn State scientists has revealed this vital process may be governed by a previously unknown molecular ...

A groundbreaking Alzheimer's study has developed a unique genetic map, revealing crucial insights into gene activity and potential disease-driving sequences in the brain.

Despite decades of research, the mechanisms behind fast flashes of insight that change how a person perceives their world, termed "one-shot learning," have remained unknown. A mysterious type of ...

A single clear image can rewire the visual brain, making later recognition faster without relying on memory systems.

Despite decades of research, the mechanisms behind fast flashes of insight that change how a person perceives their world, ...

Challenging a long-standing assumption regarding the adult brain, recent research has demonstrated that individuals can continue to develop new brain cells into old age. Researchers at Sweden’s ...