, and there it is again - that fragment of a song, looping endlessly with no off switch in sight. Most people know exactly what this feels like. An earworm, also described as sticky music or stuck ...

Allen Institute researcher Jerome Lecoq points to one of the diagrams that was used in a study focusing on how the brain interprets optical illusions. (Allen Institute Photo / Erik Dinnel) Our brains ...

Exercise may sharpen the mind by repairing the brain’s protective shield. Researchers found that physical activity prompts the liver to release an enzyme that removes a harmful protein causing the ...

Growing neurons rely on chemical cues to find their targets, but new research shows that the brain’s physical properties help ...

October saw several universities launch major initiatives in brain science and neurological research, often with the help of new private gifts to underwrite their efforts. Here are summaries of the ...

New research suggests that super-agers generate twice as many neurons as typical older adults. But you don't have to be a ...

Pregnancy reshapes the brain more profoundly than scientists ever imagined – and a landmark new study is finally mapping ...

Leaders can use these three strategic moves to apply brain science to brand positioning. Your first move is understanding ...

The free, family-friendly event on March 15 welcomes visitors for a day of fun and exploration, featuring games, art projects, lightning talks and demonstrations that highlight the wonders of the ...

Keeping your brain sharp into your 60s and beyond is the result of habits you start building much earlier. Research says if you want a sharp brain in your sixties, start these four habits now.