For over 100 years, scientists have agreed that discrete collections of brain cells fire off signals to other brain areas through a series of interconnected fibers. In a new study, researchers applied ...

Brain imaging offers a way to examine how different regions of the brain participate in cognitive function”— Dr.

In 18th century Vienna, physician Franz Joseph Gall developed theories of brain anatomy and function that have influenced the way we think about the brain to this day. A skilled anatomist, Gall saw ...

Fat is an essential nutrient. Learn why it's so important for your brain, the best types to eat, and where to find them in your diet.

In a recent review published in the journal Cell Metabolism, a group of authors explored how Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonism shapes the neurovascular unit (NVU), potentially linking ...

Small studies suggest that people with migraine may exhibit slight differences in brain structure and function compared to people who don’t have this neurological condition. Structural changes, such ...

A global study finds pollution, heat, and inequality may accelerate brain ageing up to nine times faster. Here's how ...

A large brain imaging trial suggests that regular weight training may slow how quickly the brain appears to age in older ...

Local high school students will test their knowledge of brain anatomy and function in the eighth annual WNY Brain Bee from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 21 in Canisius College’s Science Hall, Main Street and ...