New discoveries about the science of the "second brain" in our guts could lead to ways to treat irritable bowel syndrome and other disorders.

"...this discovery could be of immense consequence for treating a myriad of brain conditions..."

A new study in mice shows that it's possible to turn glial cells into new neurons, which can repair the damage that a stroke causes in the brain.

A new drug cocktail could turn cells near damaged neurons into fully functional new ones.

The confirmation that the brain's support cells are key contributors to Huntington's disease offers a new path to potential treatments.

Fruit flies and a common energy drink ingredient may help explain how the brain regulates sleep and how that regulation can go wrong.