A single neuron could give researchers the kind of data that usually comes from many.

Detecting some kinds of dementia early could mean slowing down neuron damage before it's too late.

Researchers were able to trick isolated neurons into thinking things were "business as usual" with an electrical signal.

People who are blind tend to have a more nuanced sense of hearing. Two studies indicate what that looks like in the brain.

New findings reveal how general anesthesia works. The work could lead to better sleeping pills or anesthesia with fewer side effects.

How quickly different people learn things may depend on how quickly their neurons fire.

Research with mice shows how sensory and motor signals have different paths and effects on our behavior, which could lead to Parkinson's treatments.

Scientists have discovered what's happening in the brain when a scary memory comes back without warning.

Certain neurons keep animals from eating more when it's not to their advantage, new research with mice finds.

New findings could offer a blueprint to better identify which areas of vision are recoverable after stroke.