The brain’s hemispheres are specialized for efficiency. Modern neuroscience shows lateralization enhances function without ...

A new study provides the best evidence to date that the connection patterns between various parts of the human brain can tell scientists the specialized functions of each region. Previous research has ...

Your brain ventricles are four fluid-filled chambers that produce cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid helps nourish your brain and protect it from injury. It would be easy to argue that your brain is the ...

Glial cells, also known as neuroglia, are non-neuronal cells that play a crucial role in various neurophysiological processes. They not only support nervous system structures but also contribute to ...

Obstructive sleep apnea disrupts brain function in several ways, including low oxygen levels, interrupted sleep, and vascular risk. Several regions throughout the brain may shrink, and the ...

A new study suggests that a promising noninvasive brain stimulation technique may not function exactly as psychiatrists had ...

After three years of study, the researchers found that alpha-synuclein, a protein closely linked to Parkinson’s disease, ...

A new international study points to a specific brain network as the core driver of Parkinson’s disease. Scientists found that ...

Research studying the effects of cannabis on the brain has often focused on adolescents, but a new study from CU Anschutz ...

Researchers have identified a way to help the brain clear out proteins implicated in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Disease.