Sickle cell disease is often thought of solely as a blood disorder, but new research from the Wood Neuro Research Group provides measurable evidence that it can reshape how brain networks function.

Modern neuroscience understands the brain as a set of specialized systems. Aspects of brain function such as attention, perception, memory, language, and thought have been mapped onto distinct brain ...

Scientists discover that sickle cell disease forces the brain to recruit extra "attention backup" to maintain normal cognitive function.

An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research. An often-ignored type of cell in the brain ...

You can see it coming in right there, that little spot,” says neuroscientist and engineer Laura Lewis. A remarkably bright pulsing dot has appeared on the monitor in front of us. We are watching, in ...

Researchers discover that the prefrontal cortex models the behavior of social partners, allowing groups to self-correct and maintain collective survival during hardship.

A specialized network responsible for washing away cellular waste in the brain might play a role in the development of ...

It’s not how long you sleep—but how well—that may determine your brain health, according to new scientific findings.

I know what to do, but I can’t get going. What is happening in my brain? A good cry and short break later, I have my answer: ...

It's no secret that exercise benefits both the mind and body, and it's increasingly being recognized as a powerful tool for ...

Relapsing after quitting cocaine is not simply a matter of willpower — it reflects physical changes in the brain, according to new research. Scientists have found that repeated cocaine use reshapes ...

A new human study suggests that extra virgin olive oil may support brain health by influencing the gut microbiome.