New research has uncovered that neurons store their own glycogen, acting as “backup batteries” to keep the brain functioning ...

Many people tend to trust dogs’ instincts regarding humans. If dogs gravitate towards you, dog lovers will likely see you as ...

New research shows that elevated glutamate-glutamine (Glx) levels in the anterior insular cortex (AIC) make people more ...

New research highlights the critical role of dynamic motion in recognizing familiar people, beyond static facial or body ...

The brain constantly toggles between focusing on external sensory information and internal mental representations like memories, plans, and thoughts.

A new study reveals that the “sight-over-sound” effect—where visual cues outweigh audio in judging music—depends heavily on the listener’s musical background.

Summary: New research highlights how parasitic infections can alter brain chemistry and behavior in humans. Toxoplasma gondii, among others, appears to manipulate dopamine and immune responses, ...

A new study highlights how music therapy can help ease severe distress in dementia patients on hospital wards.

Speaking requires a precise sequence of muscle movements, long thought to be coordinated by Broca’s area in the brain.

A new fMRI study reveals that our brains encode both what others intend to express emotionally and how we consciously infer ...

The brain is one of the body’s most energy-demanding organs, accounting for 2 percent of the body’s weight but consuming 20 ...

A new study finds that prior herpesvirus infections are linked to a faster age-related increase in blood biomarkers ...