From a cubic millimeter of brain tissue, scientists have constructed a precise, 3D map of the activity in a mouse’s brain, detailing 84,000 neurons and more than 500 million synapses.

Movement is crucial for children's brain development, enhancing balance, coordination, and emotional regulation through play. Repetition of physical activities strengthens neural connections, ...

A team of researchers at UCL and UCLH have identified the key brain regions that are essential for logical thinking and ...

Understanding how the brain functions is important for teachers. We surveyed more than 500 early childhood educators about ...

For the first time, the smallest control system of vision in mammals has been mapped—a discovery that opens entirely new insights into how our vision works and how it can be affected by disease.

Neurodegenerative diseases: Over time, chronic stress is thought to contribute to a faster breakdown of brain function, ...

A study has shown how aspects of brain function change with age, revealing that excitatory processes in the brain decrease, while inhibitory processes increase as children get older. The findings are ...