The brain is one of the body’s most energy-demanding organs, accounting for 2 percent of the body’s weight but consuming 20 percent of its total energy. To stay within budget, the brain must be highly ...

All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making ...

When electrical activity travels across the brain, it moves like ripples on a pond. The motion of these "brain waves," first ...

New ultra-sensitive optical instruments can detect high-frequency dynamics of neuronal voltage indicators to image brain activity in mice.

Work described in this story was made possible in part by federal funding supported by taxpayers. At Harvard Medical School, ...

New research suggests lifelong musical training may help older adults maintain youthful brain function for understanding ...

Is your brain aging faster than your chronological age? New research shows it could raise your risk of death and dementia significantly—and offers promise for early intervention.

A recent study using brain scans of crew members at an Antarctic research station reveals significant changes in brain ...

The team found an overall reduction in white matter, along with decreased grey matter in the brain's temporal and parietal ...

Just 3 days without your smartphone can reduce cravings, boost focus, and restore emotional balance, as shown by fMRI brain scans in a UCLA study.