There’s a lot to love about brains. They are arguably the most complex organ in the entire human body. 86 billion neurons send electrical and chemical signals back and forth within your brain to ...

A pioneering study provides new evidence that gut microbes vary across primate species and can shape physiology in ways ...

A new study showcases how brain waves known as alpha oscillations help us distinguish between ourselves and the outside world ...

A new study from Northwestern University is reshaping how scientists think about brain evolution. The research suggests that ...

Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to ...

The human body relies on complex and coordinated interactions between the brain and peripheral organ systems to maintain a stable biological environment and support essential functions like behavior ...

Exercise has long been linked with stronger brains and reduced risk of dementia and other cognitive diseases. But new research suggests that older adults can significantly improve brain health with ...

The first few hours after waking up helps build momentum for the rest of the day, offering a sense of purpose and structure ...