Researchers at MIT have developed a new method of electrically stimulating deep brain tissues without opening the skull

New research shows that we can “train our brains” to become memory champions

New research provides evidence for the idea that sleep restores cellular homeostasis in the brain and helps us to forget irrelevant information

New findings challenge our understanding of how the brain matures

New research shows that the rhythm of breathing directly impacts neural activity in a network of brain areas involved in smell, memory and emotions

New research shows that a genetic mutation associated with schizophrenia alters the process of cellular differentiation, disturbing the balance of neurons and glia in the brain

New research shows that the drug makes cells in the retina more sensitive to light

A new imaging technique may give researchers fresh insights into brain development, function, and disease

New research shows that frigatebirds can sleep on the wing, with just one or both halves of their brain

New research demonstrates an extreme form of inattentional blindness in which we fail to see the unexpected

New research reveals the secret behind the remarkable intelligence of some bird species

A toxin isolated from the Togo starburst tarantula provides new insights into pain mechanisms and could lead to new treatments for irritable bowel syndrome

Mechanosensory hairs covering bumblebees’ bodies detect the small electrical fields emitted by flowers

New research provides the first direct evidence that Zika virus causes severe birth defects, and explains exactly how it does so

Research suggests that gut bacteria may directly affect brain structure and function, offering new ways to treat multiple sclerosis and psychiatric conditions

State-of-the-art electron microscopy reveals the large-scale organization of the proteins that regulate neurotransmitter release

“Badass” new method uses a magnetised protein to activate brain cells rapidly, reversibly, and non-invasively

The discovery of an inhibitory memory circuit could lead to novel treatments for conditions such as PTSD

New research suggests that neurons which track our movements are also involved in imaginary navigation