New research uncovers a biological explanation for how our memories can last so long.

A tiny head-mounted microscope that weighs only as much as a US penny can capture the brain activity of mice on the move.

New findings shed light on what is happening in the human brain when people experience feelings of paranoia.

A new discovery suggests the evolution of ray-finned fish brains is far more complex than previously believed.

First responders who were exposed to more World Trade Center-related toxins on 9/11 have higher incidents of dementia, a new study finds.

When babies blink, cry, and yawn, is it a sign they are conscious of the world around them? A bioethicist weighs in.

Almost half of college athletes who are ultimately diagnosed with a concussion will test normally on a cognitive-skills test.

"This research sheds light on the neural and cognitive mechanisms of planning—a core component of both human and animal intelligence."

During sleep, some neurons not only replay the recent past but also anticipate future experience, research in rats shows.

When you're told "This coffee is not hot," does that mean it's cold? Just warm? New research dives into how the brain interprets negation.