Most everyday moments are quickly forgotten, while others stay with us for a lifetime. How the brain determines which memories are retained and which are lost remains an open question.

The brain is a vast, densely interconnected network of neurons computing in parallel. Watching these computations unfold in real time could reveal how the brain processes sensation and guides behavior ...

Summary: Researchers revealed that fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) navigate odor plumes using a sophisticated directional memory system rather than basic sensory reflexes. Using a ...

The Journal Sentinel's science intern surveyed the newsroom on their common beliefs about how the brain works. See how you ...

A small device that senses light and reacts like a brain cell could change how machines see and think. Built at the nanoscale ...

Why can zebrafish regenerate damaged gut nerves while humans largely cannot? Michigan State University researchers have developed a new research tool that allows them to remove gut neurons in ...

A new nonprofit wants to streamline gene therapy for diseases often avoided by pharmaceutical companies — making treatment ...

In utero gene therapy uses prenatal genetic screening to identify fetuses with lethal mutations and delivers corrective genes ...

In our efforts to keep our brains healthy, how do we know what is working? Helen Thomson explores a new generation of tests that can reveal whether our efforts are paying off ...

Graphic illustration showing sugar-coated nanoparticles crossing the blood-brain barrier to treat glioblastoma. (Parinaz ...

Brain Song launches 12-minute gamma audio program as research links 40-Hz entrainment to BDNF and cognitive wellness ...