A growing understanding of how “reproductive” hormones sculpt the brain could transform the management of neurological conditions. Credit...Yuko Shimizu Supported by By Rachel E. Gross ...

The overabundance of glutamate ultimately causes damages to nerve cells. Our brain requires a constant supply of energy. A disrupted energy supply, as it is for instance caused by a stroke ...

Neuroscientists have observed for the first time how structures deep in the brain are activated when the brain becomes aware of its own thoughts, known as conscious perception. The brain is ...

The universe has no brain. It has no gray matter, no nervous system, no neurons firing electrical impulses—and yet, that physical structure may not be where intelligence and consciousness ...

Childhood experiences shape the brain's white matter with cognitive effects seen years later Date: April 7, 2025 Source: Mass General Brigham Summary: Investigators have linked difficult early ...

Diabetes is known to cause many medical issues, from heart disease to vision problems — and now a new study suggests it could also impact memory and other cognitive functions. After observing ...

Excessive caffeine leads to jitters, anxiety, and poor sleep, impacting brain function. The FDA suggests up to 400 milligrams daily, about two to three cups of coffee, is generally safe for most ...

Mass General Brigham investigators have linked difficult early life experiences with reduced quality and quantity of the white matter communication highways throughout the adolescent brain.

Researchers connect stroke survivor Ann Johnson's brain implant to the experimental computer, which will allow her to speak by thinking words. Noah Berger A brain implant that converts neuron ...