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 ...

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

A new study found that the brain may contain higher levels of microplastics, equivalent to the amount found in a standard ...

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

In the study, the researchers focused on medulloblastomas, a common childhood brain tumor. Through advanced tools like CRISPR ...

Scientists at UBC ‘s faculty of medicine have discovered a new type of brain cell called ‘ovoid cells.’ These specialized ...