New research reveals that the microstructural integrity of specific brain pathways is associated with how intensely a person ...

An image of microglia, in green, which comprise the nervous system's resident, primary immune cells, which perform essential tasks like 'cleaning' the brain. (Siegert group/ISTA) Anesthesia's effects ...

Researchers have found that the physical wiring patterns of a one-year-old child’s brain can predict their intelligence ...

When humans and other animals move through familiar or unfamiliar environments, their brains rely on numerous intricate ...

Previous research has found that the human brain reaches maturity sometime in the 20s, but a new study suggests that it never stops developing. Neuroscientists at the University of Cambridge have ...

A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents has identified distinct differences in the brain structures of those who used substances before age 15 compared to those who did not. Many of these structural ...

The human brain is a marvel of complexity. It contains specialised and interconnected structures controlling our thoughts, personality and behaviour. The size and shape of our brains also play a ...

The development of many psychiatric disorders, including depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, is known to be in great part influenced by genetics. Past research has identified various genes ...

Forget crowd sizes — a new study confirms that conservatives boast slightly larger amygdalas, the part of the brain that plays a key role in identifying and reacting to potential threats, compared ...

The discovery hints at a new way to spot risk earlier, but scientists caution it's far from a definitive test.

Ozempic-like drugs appear to weaken more than hunger—they may also reduce cravings for alcohol and other addictive substances. Scientists are increasingly tracing this effect to the lateral septum, a ...