Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory -- how the brain registers the difference between new and familiar objects and forms long-term ...

Take a look around your home and you'll find yourself surrounded by familiar comforts—photos of family and friends on the ...

A type of aggressive, treatment-resistant brain tumor has a distinct population of immune cells that support its growth, ...

The human body is a key subject of research by scientists worldwide. A biomedical engineering research team led by Professor ...

From recognizing a friend’s face to finding our keys, our ability to remember objects shapes how we navigate daily life. But ...

Two studies published in the latest issue of Science have revealed that birds, reptiles, and mammals have developed complex ...

A new mathematical model sheds light on how the brain processes different cues, such as sights and sounds, during decision making. The findings from Princeton neuroscientists may one day improve how ...

Scientists found that evolution led bird and mammal brains to evolve separately, using different genetic instructions.

Scientists have discovered that neural stem cells (NSCs) receive constant feedback from their daughter cells, influencing whether they remain dormant or activate to form new neurons and glia.

By reexamining 3D images used to map the connections between brain cells, researchers are uncovering new information about a small, elusive, and often overlooked cellular appendage.

Scientists develop groundbreaking dual-action drug RI-AG03 that targets toxic tau proteins in Alzheimer's disease, showing ...