A minority of people have hyperthymesia, or highly superior autobiographical memory, so they can remember events in their ...

Young minds are easily molded. Each new experience rewires a child's brain circuitry, adding and removing synaptic ...

CCN1 is a key factor for stabilizing brain circuits in adulthood, offering a therapeutic target for conditions, such as Alzheimer's and PTSD.

Research reveals why some people become brain super-agers—and how simple daily habits can help keep your brain strong, sharp, ...

A missing brain molecule may be disrupting neural wiring in Down syndrome, according to new research. Replacing it in adult ...

Synaptic plasticity—the brain's ability to modify the connections between neurons to support learning—is one of the neural ...

By increasing neuroplasticity, psychedelics may both enhance creativity and be useful for treating a variety of psychiatric ...

The cerebellum (which is Latin for ‘little brain’) is the area of the brain in charge of fine motor coordination and balance, and it keeps our movements smooth and stable by predicting what our next ...

The human brain is a marvel of nature, a labyrinth of neurons and synapses that dictates every aspect of our behavior, ...

A single missing molecule in the brain is emerging as a powerful new clue to why learning and memory are altered in Down syndrome, and why those circuits might not be as fixed as once feared. By ...

As teens spend less time with their friends in person, scientists are beginning to uncover how isolation may affect the ...

The humble planarian flatworm can regrow its brain. Here’s how this tiny animal will have you rethinking everything you ...