Brain

Large brains used to be an advantage, then humans happened.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
New technique may allow more precise and less invasive study of the brain.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
Scientists demonstrate how the brain physically understands language hierarchically.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
New research may suggest a way to prevent addiction relapse.
Benjamin Plackett, Contributor
A new model offers insights into rhythms of brain activity.
Michael Greshko, Contributor
When the suspense rises, your eyes stick to the screen.
Michael Greshko, Contributor
Scientists find the route to listening is more complex than they thought.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Scientists have discovered how nerve cells stabilize visual images.
Lisa Marie Potter, Contributor
Differences in brain network connections might make southpaws less susceptible to some stroke damage.
Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Contributor
Why drug tests for dementia fail and what can be done about it.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Why once Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed it is usually too late.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
The helplessness of Alzheimer's Disease.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor