Brains

Researchers found similarities between the shrinking of human brains and the reduction of brain size caused by the specialization of roles in ant societies.

Some scientists have spent years analysing brain behavior in cats and dogs to answer this tough question.

"The brain is one of the regions where virus likes to hide," researcher Mukesh Kumar said. "Once it infects the brain it can affect anything because the brain is controlling your lungs, the heart, everything."

Professor Cris S. Constantinescu told Newsweek: "We need to remain vigilant as even mild respiratory infection with COVID-19 can affect the nervous system in many different ways."

Ditching the 9 to 5 work day could make night owls healthier and more productive.

The research could explain why women don't experience as much cognitive decline as men in their later years.

"It's a heavy cost for patients, their families, and society itself."

Even a reptile brain will respond to a melody.

What is life like for a brain in a jar?

Is CRISPR the miracle we've been hoping for to treat genetic brain diseases?

Researchers have long debated whether adult brains can create new cells.

The researchers are now exploring preventative measures.

Democrats "don't understand what happens," Bernie Marcus said, talking about the new tax law's impact.

Tinnitus can include not just ringing in the ears, but buzzing, hissing, whistling, swooshing or clicking.

Also, carnivores don't have more neurons than herbivores.

We're still a long way from having any kind of diagnostic test for intelligence, though.

Such damage has been seen only in people over 46. He was 27.

Is the apparent lack of motive driving investigators to leave no stone unturned?

The research could be used to inform the way we test new Alzheimer's drugs in the lab.

Now locals are trying to figure out why.

Experiments show people who are more "open" are more creative, and these people have different visual experiences, experiments show.

Boston University researchers will study the former New England Patriots player's brain for signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.

Biometric tech based on the electrical activity of the brain have shown potential to be fraud resistant.

Bees are smart—don't underestimate them.

This is the period when we lay down memories and store information, researchers said.

People who use their hands to help themselves think enhance their capacity to think well.

Brain scans are often used to prove that women are "not as good" as their male counterparts.

It's as yet unclear what degree of risk the particles pose but researchers fear they could lead to brain diseases.

New research reveals the connection between stress, poverty and brain development in children.

"I guess it just feels like you have bugs underneath your skin, crawling around in these little tunnels."