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The communication network in the developing brain builds when neurons partner up to form contact points called synapses, allowing signals to pass from one cell to another. At the same time, a web of ...

A new scientific statement highlights how mental health, sleep, and the gut microbiome shape brain health from childhood ...

A Texas study tested a nasal therapy that improved memory in mice, offering early insight into treatments for age-related ...

Researchers discover that the protein Adgrl2 uses alternative splicing to switch between building brain synapses and sealing ...

A tiny brain implant, no bigger than a blueberry, is moving from lab concept ...

A widely used neurotransmitter for treating mental health conditions may have unintended consequences for auditory perception ...

Scientists have created the first detailed map of smell receptors in the nose, catching up with similar achievements in sight ...

New research reveals that hundreds of smell receptors in the nose are "highly organized" into tight bands based on type.

From early childhood, the brain runs two systems side by side. One helps children understand words. The other helps them ...