An “extraordinary” brain network discovery shows that Parkinson’s disease may not be a movement disorder after all ...

The human brain contains billions of connected neurons that collectively support different mental functions, including the ...

I still vividly remember the first time we observed neurons responding not to audible sound, but to concentrated, precisely ...

Daniele Canzio, PhD, of the Department of Neurology and Balyn Zaro, PhD, of the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry have ...

Findings revealed biological pathways as potential intervention points, and demonstrated in fruit flies potential therapeutic strategies.

Researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas and their international colleagues have determined the molecular signature of human sleeping —­ or ...

Scientists still don’t know how the brain turns physical activity into thoughts, feelings, and awareness—but a powerful new tool may help crack the mystery. Researchers at MIT are exploring ...

The analysis of nearly 900 participants highlights the importance of the region that transforms thought into movement, ...

Why do we sometimes keep eating even when we're full and other times turn down food completely? Why do we crave salty things at certain times, and sweets at other times?

Scientists have mapped the sensory neurons in bone for the first time, and identified their dual role in reporting and ...

Findings could create new opportunities to treat and study neurodegenerative diseasesScientists discovered that sugar ...

Navigating the world is no mean feat, especially when the world pushes back. For instance, airflow hitting a fly on its right side can, after a turn, become a headwind. To stay on course, the fly's ...