A new computational approach for analyzing complex datasets shows that as disease progresses, neurons and astrocytes lose the ability to maintain homeostasis.

Research in mice suggests that during sleep, neurons are busy connecting emotions like fear to memory. The finding may shed light on PTSD and anxiety.

Our brains have two ways of thinking and making decisions: fast and slow.

New research finds that caffeine consumed during pregnancy can affect the development of fetal brains. The changes can lead to behavioral problems later.

We put in mental effort when there's a reward, research finds, but also when our performance will make a difference.

Humans aren't the only mammals that make long-term love matches. But a study with lemurs shows not all monogamous mammals are "wired for love" the same way.

Scientists have made a ‘vital step’ towards understanding the origins of Parkinson’s disease – the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.

Light may one day offer a way to help people unable to express themselves because of brain injury or disease communicate with the outside world.

Light may one day offer a way to help people unable to express themselves because of brain injury or disease communicate with the outside world.

Research finds that as one looks around, mental images bounce between right and left brain as they shift around in our visual system.