And we did find such cells. There are neurons that tell us “where we are” in a sequence of behaviour (we haven’t named the cells). To uncover the brain cells, networks and algorithms that ...

The human brain contains nearly 86 billion neurons, constantly exchanging messages like an immense social media network, but neurons do not work alone – glial cells, neurotransmitters, receptors ...

New research reveals that soaring heat can overwhelm the brain’s delicate balance, leading to a surge in seizure activity and ...

Under the right conditions, patterns emerge from the brain's monumental complexity. One of the newest applications of magnetic resonance imaging tracks the flow of water within cells, revealing ...

To uncover the brain cells, networks and algorithms that perform these roles, we studied mice, training the animals to complete a task. The task had a sequence of actions with a repeating structure.

Their hypothesis was that high levels of IDO1 were limiting the astrocytes’ ability to produce lactate, a chemical that helps brain cells, including neurons, transform food into energy.

The brain is shielded from many substances by the blood-brain barrier, but this shield is not impenetrable. There are immune cells in the brain called microglia that can respond to potential invaders ...

Exercising your right brain can reduce anxiety and help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Learn the best exercises for your right brain, where to start, and how to flex your mind.

This drawing by Johannes Swammerdam shows the brain of a honeybee drone. It's the oldest known image of an insect brain. A. Strazzoni/Royal Society Notes and Records 2025 ...

Little-known cells might be key to human brain’s massive memory. A new model suggests that astrocytes might be used in computation, coordinating with neurons and connecting synapses in networks.