Countless YouTube videos feature pet birds singing and talking to their owners. Although it may seem like simple mimicry, ...

Human brain cells are now interacting with computer systems, learning to play video games like Doom. Researchers have ...

It’s true that the brain slows down as we age, but that’s normal—and all of us can practice some simple strategies to compensate for it.

Scientists at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Chicago found that “SuperAgers” generate twice as many new ...

A single exercise session increased electrical activity in a brain region tied to learning and memory, a first-of-its-kind study showed.

Researchers have discovered a new way to increase a key brain protein damaged in Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects thousands of children worldwide. Early studies in mice and ...

Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and Uniklinikum Erlangen have succeeded in preserving brain tissue through extreme deep freezing. After thawing, the neurons ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new role for little-known brain cells called tanycytes that may influence the development of Alzheimer’s disease. These specialized cells appear to help remove ...

"If the neurons fire in a specific pattern, the Doom guy shoots." The post Researchers Get Human Brain Cells Running Doom ...

The free, family-friendly event on March 15 welcomes visitors for a day of fun and exploration, featuring games, art projects, lightning talks and demonstrations that highlight the wonders of the ...

After training neurons to play Pong, the team is back, and this time the brain cells are slaying demons with super shotguns.

A pair of new studies have provided fresh evidence in the long-running scientific debate—and the result could be ...