memory formation hinges on connections between groups of engram cells, which are neurons thought to capture and store ...

Thalamic regions drive conscious perception by syncing with the prefrontal cortex, acting as a gateway to awareness. Using ...

Scientists used advanced cryo-EM imaging to reveal how glutamate activates brain receptors, paving the way for new ...

Feb. 11, 2025 — Scientists have developed an innovative method for growing brain tumors of individual patients in the laboratory that mimic the original structure and the molecular property of ...

In a study published in Science today, Mingsha Zhang, a neuroscientist at Beijing Normal University, focused on the thalamus.

New research shines light on how the brain interprets nutritional and hydration needs and turns them into action.

Brain fog is a general level of confusion and disorientation, says Robert Rosenson, MD, director of the Cardiometabolic Unit at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. The FDA approved label ...

Brain zaps are brief episodes that feel like electrical or buzzing sensations in the head, which may be perceived as coming from the brain. These episodes are not dangerous. They have been given the ...

"Brain fog" is an informal term that describes a range of symptoms caused by a mild cognitive impairment (including the ability to think, perceive, learn, or remember). People with brain fog describe ...

A nutritionist shares her favorite brain-boosting foods and how to get them in your diet. We all feel tired every now and then. Our brains might feel foggy, or we just feel mentally (and ...

It's a milestone in medical research, largely because there's no drug that has proven effective in rehabilitation, leaving patients with only physical therapy to help rebuild the brain's signaling ...