New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred ...

A pioneering study provides new evidence that gut microbes vary across primate species and can shape physiology in ways ...

Synaptic plasticity allows brains to learn, adapt, and rewire. It’s foundational to memory, problem-solving, and complex ...

The world’s most powerful supercomputers can now run simulations of billions of neurons, and researchers hope such models ...

Researchers uncover evidence that the gut microbiome and brain connection can influence brain gene expression and neural ...

The brain constantly blends split-second reactions with slower, more thoughtful processing, and new research shows how it ...

We don't precisely know how the physical matter in our brains translates into thoughts, sensations, and feelings. But an ...

The human brain is often compared to a computer, but the latest wave of research shows it is closer to a self-building city, ...