A largely overlooked structure inside our cells may play a crucial role in how the brain forms, offering new insight into developmental disorders and potential therapies.

A recent study published in Nature Neuroscience suggests that the brain is more mechanically connected to the body than ...

(Andriy Onufriyenko/Moment/Getty Images) We already know that moving your body is important for brain health, but a new study ...

Credit: Penn State A new study reveals that simple body movements may help clean the brain. Scientists have found that the ...

Menopause brings profound shifts not just in hormones but in the very structure of the brain. Scientists have found that gray matter in regions tied to memory and thinking can shrink, while white ...

A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents has identified distinct differences in the brain structures of those who used substances before age 15 compared to those who did not. Many of these structural ...

Understanding brain structure is a central challenge in neuroscience. Although brain structure changes throughout life and is linked to both aging and neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson's ...