A new study suggests optogenetics can drive muscle contraction with greater control and less fatigue than electrical stimulation.

Cambridge scientists have shown that problems regulating emotions – which can manifest as depression, anxiety and explosive outbursts – may be a core symptom

Sometimes when the brains of parent and child are too synced it can be a sign of relationship difficulties.

An increase in nightmares and hallucinations – or ‘daymares’ – could herald the onset of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, say an international team led by

An increase in nightmares and hallucinations – or ‘daymares’ – could herald the onset of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, say an international team led by

Philosophers have been debating whether we need conditioning to link information from different senses for centuries.

More than 20,000 volunteers have been recruited to a resource aimed at speeding up the development of much-needed dementia drugs. The cohort will enable

One of the first longitudinal studies of male brain changes across the transition to first-time parenthood finds that becoming a dad affects the brain – without the direct experience of pregnancy.

A tiny, flexible electronic device that wraps around the spinal cord could represent a new approach to the treatment of spinal injuries, which can cause

Eating right, exercising, playing sports, reading and journaling are just a few of the ways you can keep your brain in top shape.