Your brain can still make new neurons when you’re an adult. But how does the rare birth of these new neurons contribute to cognitive function? Researchers know that new neurons contribute to memory ...

Scientists can finally hear the brain’s quietest messages—unlocking the hidden code behind how neurons think, decide, and ...

We found that new neurons in the adult brain are linked to reduced cognitive decline—particularly in verbal learning, or learning by listening to others. Researchers know that new neurons contribute ...

Memories and learning processes are based on changes in the brain's neuronal connections, and as a result, in signal ...

A new study suggests that how neurons process energy may determine whether they resist damage or begin to break down.

After injury, the visual system can recover by growing new neural connections rather than replacing lost cells. Researchers ...

Neurons are famously fragile, yet some injured cells manage to hang on, stabilize, and even reconnect. That quiet resilience ...

Neurons are the most well-known cells in the brain but they are not the only type of cell in this organ. The other main type is the glial cells, also known as neuroglia. Glia comes from the Greek word ...

There is a strong link between regular physical exercise and good brain health, according to one study. Researchers found ...