Scientists have discovered that the adolescent brain does more than prune old connections. During the teen years, it actively ...

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Can the brain keep working when its architecture changes? Researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) have discovered ...

When we learn a new skill, our brain forms new connections between the neurons. The more we do the new skill, the stronger ...

Your brain keeps time on multiple scales. New research reveals that synchronizing these internal clocks with the brain’s physical structure is crucial for efficient thought and cognitive flexibility.

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New brain imaging research shows grip strength is linked to activity deep in the aging brain, offering clues to early ...

A new study from the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute now shows how human stem cell based therapy may help ...

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