Brain scans of thousands of people revealed that the human brain has five distinct eras, with turning points in the way it is ...

New research finds that brain development is not linear. There are distinct phases with unique characteristics.

Healthy aging induces parallel changes in brain functional activity and structural morphology, yet the interplay between ...

Even consciousness could reveal its secrets someday with this realistic simulation, researchers hope. It will not only ...

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

Forget crowd sizes — a new study confirms that conservatives boast slightly larger amygdalas, the part of the brain that plays a key role in identifying and reacting to potential threats, compared ...

New research among World Trade Center (WTC) responders with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has uncovered ...

New research shows jazz improvisation relies on shifting brain networks as musicians move from memory to creative freedom.

Political views are tied to brain structure, study suggests. April 7, 2011— -- Amid the looming prospect of a government shutdown, the clock is ticking for Democrats and Republicans to strike a ...

PHILADELPHIA— Important brain structures that are key for signaling in the brain are narrower and less dense in females, and more likely to be damaged by brain injuries, such as concussion. Long-term ...

Neuroscience now provides substantial evidence that meditation leads to measurable changes in brain structure and function, a ...